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
many of the headstones were for children who had died during the influenza epidemic
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Recent Examples of headstone
Even today, his headstone in Philadelphia lists the wrong date for his death.
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Jesse Wegman,
The Atlantic,
20 June 2026
Dozens of mourners attended a memorial service in western Belgium on Wednesday during which six new white marble headstones were dedicated to the British soldiers whose remains were recently identified through the use of archival research and DNA analysis.
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ABC News,
10 June 2026
But the 76-year-old Fleck is too busy for a headstone.
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Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2026
Stroll through the grounds for free and admire the intricate headstones and mausoleums.
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Krista Simmons,
Travel + Leisure,
6 June 2026
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Jesse Wegman,
The Atlantic,
20 June 2026
Dozens of mourners attended a memorial service in western Belgium on Wednesday during which six new white marble headstones were dedicated to the British soldiers whose remains were recently identified through the use of archival research and DNA analysis.
—
ABC News,
10 June 2026
But the 76-year-old Fleck is too busy for a headstone.
—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2026
Stroll through the grounds for free and admire the intricate headstones and mausoleums.
—
Krista Simmons,
Travel + Leisure,
6 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for headstone
Recent Examples of Synonyms for headstone
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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.
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The skies are gloomy and overcast, fitting for a trip among the tombstones.
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While buildings and monuments safeguard the past, McGee believes the future of Kansas City jazz ultimately rests with the musicians themselves.
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The Wildland Firefighter Foundation maintains a monument in Boise, Idaho, as well as a Wall of Honor, which memorializes each of the fallen.
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“Headstone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/headstone. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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