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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
the Quakers disapproved of monuments, regarding them as idolatrous, so thousands of Nantucketers spend their eternal rest in complete anonymity
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as in reminder
something that serves to keep alive the memory of a person or event
a moving monument to the great war and a tribute to the untold millions who died in it
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Recent Examples of monument
Hawass—cigar in hand—cited detailed archaeological evidence supporting the view that massive monuments such as the Great Pyramids of Giza were built by ancient Egyptians thousands of years ago and rejected theories that others could have built them.
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Amira El-Fekki, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 May 2025
In March, Trump issued an executive order that aims to restore the statues and monuments that have been removed following the 2020 Black Lives Matter movement.
—Jameelah Nasheed, Essence, 29 May 2025
The shell of the fetish and the ruins of spectacle remain visible and intact as negative monuments.
—Benjamin H. D. Buchloh, Artforum, 1 June 2025
The cultural monuments and heritage sites are less accessible.
—Keyaira Boone, Essence, 30 May 2025
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Amira El-Fekki, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 May 2025
In March, Trump issued an executive order that aims to restore the statues and monuments that have been removed following the 2020 Black Lives Matter movement.
—Jameelah Nasheed, Essence, 29 May 2025
The shell of the fetish and the ruins of spectacle remain visible and intact as negative monuments.
—Benjamin H. D. Buchloh, Artforum, 1 June 2025
The cultural monuments and heritage sites are less accessible.
—Keyaira Boone, Essence, 30 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for monument
Noun
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His tombstone was flat and modest; people had left bouquets and stones.—
Paige Williams,
New Yorker,
2 June 2025
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In that sense, the tombstone lettering in Times Roman, a workmanlike font that is widely used in the English language, could be considered appropriate.—
Adeel Hassan,
New York Times,
4 May 2025
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The friendly reminder detailed the passenger's attempt at bringing the cooking device in their carry-on bag while traveling through Pensacola International Airport (PNS).—
Rachel Flynn,
People.com,
14 June 2025
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The dangers faced by law enforcement are also a sobering reminder of the stakes.—
Jillian E. Snider,
Boston Herald,
13 June 2025
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There is evidence that stone monuments marked the moon's 18.6 lunar cycle.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Next to one of those buildings, a pit leads down to the openings of two burial chambers, each containing six stone tombs.—
Omar Albam,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025
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Some laid more candles and flowers in front of the city hall, adding to a growing memorial to the victims.—
Philipp Jenne,
Christian Science Monitor,
12 June 2025
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Diversity, Inclusion and Vulnerability Day will feature a noon memorial led by the Rev. Melissa Hrdlicka of Joy Lutheran Church and music performances by The Average Janes (11 a.m.), Seth West (during the memorial service), Wendy Elizabeth (1 p.m.) and Michael Mahan (2:30 p.m.).—
Talia McWright,
Twin Cities,
11 June 2025
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The ratio of these substances helps determine the presence of amyloid plaques in the brain.—
Joshua P. Cohen,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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Floyd's life was celebrated in other cities as well Sunday — his family held a private memorial service in Houston, and his brother hosted a march in Brooklyn, New York, that led to the unveiling of a community plaque honoring Floyd.—
Shaquille Brewster,
NBC news,
26 May 2025
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“Monument.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/monument. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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