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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
Visitors can explore historic boardwalks, watch salmon run through downtown creeks, and stand beneath cedar monuments that preserve centuries of oral history.
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Josh Rivera, USA Today, 13 May 2026
Hill said when the monument for veterans of the Afghanistan and Iraq wars is finished, those former servicemembers will be able to go.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2026
Completing the feat After two hours, 17 minutes and 36 seconds, Hedberg, of New Jersey, reached the top of the monument with support from his classmates and successfully swapped the hat.
—Caroline Foreback, CBS News, 13 May 2026
With the collaborative effort of developers JDS Development Group and Property Markets Group; SHoP Architects designing the exterior; and AD100 architects Studio Sofield taking on the interiors, 111 West 57th Street is like a monument for impactful design.
—Rachel Davies, Architectural Digest, 11 May 2026
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Josh Rivera, USA Today, 13 May 2026
Hill said when the monument for veterans of the Afghanistan and Iraq wars is finished, those former servicemembers will be able to go.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2026
Completing the feat After two hours, 17 minutes and 36 seconds, Hedberg, of New Jersey, reached the top of the monument with support from his classmates and successfully swapped the hat.
—Caroline Foreback, CBS News, 13 May 2026
With the collaborative effort of developers JDS Development Group and Property Markets Group; SHoP Architects designing the exterior; and AD100 architects Studio Sofield taking on the interiors, 111 West 57th Street is like a monument for impactful design.
—Rachel Davies, Architectural Digest, 11 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for monument
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The exhibition for its Outwin Boochever Portrait Competition is dominated by tombstone labels.—
Kelsey Ables,
The Atlantic,
15 May 2026
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Workmen are erecting identical marble tombstones.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
25 Apr. 2026
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An awkward reminder for Man United fans.—
Andy Mitten,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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Vorhoff noted that while municipalities nationally have invested heavily in outdoor spaces following the pandemic, that spending has begun to level off in light of other competing needs, and the economic analysis is a reminder that parks serve as more than just attractive backdrops for cities.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
20 May 2026
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The open kitchen has custom soft-close cabinetry, stone countertops, a microwave–convection oven, and an island that will be your only eating and cooking surface.—
Katie McDonough,
Curbed,
18 May 2026
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Glass replaces stone, terraces open to sea and sky, and interiors frame nature as the main protagonist.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
18 May 2026
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The memorial, which will be displayed in Geneva through May 22, was created by Meghan and Prince Harry's Archewell Philanthropies, in partnership with The Parents' Network.—
Stephanie Petit,
PEOPLE,
17 May 2026
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After the killing, the bakery, Makeda’s Homemade Cookies, turned into a memorial to Young Dolph.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 May 2026
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Ischemic strokes occur when a blood clot or other particles – such as plaque, which are fatty deposits – block blood supply to the brain, per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
20 May 2026
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The impressive fifth grade Math Olympiad team was recognized with a plaque for scoring in the top 10% of all participating schools.—
Del Mar Times,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 May 2026
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“Monument.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/monument. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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