Thesaurus results for GRAVESTONE

gravestone

noun

ˈgrāv-ˌstōn

as in tombstone

a shaped stone laid over or erected near a grave and usually bearing an inscription to identify and preserve the memory of the deceased we love to tour old cemeteries and read the hauntingly poetic inscriptions on the gravestones

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Recent Examples of gravestone Many of the gravestones in this makeshift cemetery have no full names, only the fighter's nom de guerre, because they were buried in the haste of war. —

Emily Feng, NPR, 17 May 2026 All of this is envisioned as a picture for Trixie’s gravestone. —

Caroline Lillian Schopp, Artforum, 13 May 2026 The White House criticized Star Wars’ Mark Hamill for posting an image of the president lying next to a gravestone. —

Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 7 May 2026 On the paths between gravestones are colored footprints, as if left by cartoon characters. —

Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for gravestone

Recent Examples of Synonyms for gravestone

Noun

His father's tombstone usually has the American flag, Irish flag and a military flag flanking either side, but those appeared to be removed on Monday.

— Brandon Truitt, CBS News, 25 June 2026
The skies are gloomy and overcast, fitting for a trip among the tombstones.

— Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 18 June 2026

Definition of tombstone

Noun

While buildings and monuments safeguard the past, McGee believes the future of Kansas City jazz ultimately rests with the musicians themselves.

— J.M. Banks June 29, Kansas City Star, 29 June 2026
The Wildland Firefighter Foundation maintains a monument in Boise, Idaho, as well as a Wall of Honor, which memorializes each of the fallen.

— Chelsea Bailey, CNN Money, 29 June 2026