cenotaphs

Definition of cenotaphsnext
plural of cenotaph
as in memorials
a special structure or statue that is built to remind people of a dead person who is buried somewhere else

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Noun
  • Outside, the landscaped grounds highlight memorials, monuments and views across the city.
    Susan Stapleton, Des Moines Register, 31 Mar. 2026
  • In the loft, Ann tells Caroline that Lauren is often a footnote to sycophantic memorials for John in the media, while Carolyn continues to be painted as a villain.
    Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 27 Mar. 2026
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  • Unlike the expansive battlefields and grand monuments that make up much of the park service, the Women’s Rights National Historical Park blends into the rest of the town, two unassuming brick buildings accompanied by an outdoor memorial and a small parking lot.
    Beverly Gage, The Atlantic, 5 Apr. 2026
  • The United States is filled with memorials and monuments to its past.
    Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • For example, the Labor Department in May rescinded guidance put in place during the Biden administration that urged employers to be cautious before adding cryptocurrency and related digital assets like bitcoin, nonfungible tokens and meme coins to 401(k) plans.
    Sarah Agostino,Stephanie Dhue,Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 30 Mar. 2026
  • The daily no-sweat tokens can also be deployed to capitalize on early-season baseball data.
    Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
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“Cenotaphs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cenotaphs. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.

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