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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
Trump wants to cut more than a billion more dollars from the park service next year and has floated selling off smaller monuments and heritage sites.
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Kirk Siegler, NPR, 24 July 2025
Its natural and man-made landmarks, as well as its historical monuments, contribute to reinforcing the sense of belonging among the city’s residents.
—Photovogue, Vogue, 23 July 2025
Later in the century, sleek neoclassical monuments are the rule.
—Brian T. Allen, National Review, 19 July 2025
Centre Court, at Wimbledon, is a monument to tradition, to repetition.
—Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 14 July 2025
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Kirk Siegler, NPR, 24 July 2025
Its natural and man-made landmarks, as well as its historical monuments, contribute to reinforcing the sense of belonging among the city’s residents.
—Photovogue, Vogue, 23 July 2025
Later in the century, sleek neoclassical monuments are the rule.
—Brian T. Allen, National Review, 19 July 2025
Centre Court, at Wimbledon, is a monument to tradition, to repetition.
—Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 14 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for monument
Noun
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But researchers hope the tombstone and skeleton will offer up more clues about who the man was.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
24 July 2025
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The tombstone was then lifted earlier in July, revealing the complete skeleton of an adult male, thought to have lived around the 13th or 14th century.—
Jack Guy,
CNN Money,
23 July 2025
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My involvement has solely consisted of occasional reminders to water and applying fertilizer every so often.—
Caleb Harris,
Austin American Statesman,
31 July 2025
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According to the brand, this pop of color is primarily for human aesthetic purposes and to serve as a reminder or warning of how to use certain products in the correct way.—
Emma Kershaw,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
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The replacement structure stood in the same spot and even utilized many of the first building’s remains, but stone was more prevalent than wood when the new building opened in 1937.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 July 2025
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There are also several spots ideal for alfresco lounging and entertaining amid a stone fireplace, a tiered fountain, and a reflecting pool.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
28 July 2025
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Visits to wineries, chateaus, city centers, cathedrals, memorials, and museums are typically part of the mix.—
David Dickstein,
Oc Register,
30 July 2025
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What To Know On Wednesday, starting at 1 p.m. BST, the hearse carrying Osbourne's body will travel down Broad Street to the Black Sabbath Bridge and bench, where fans have created a growing memorial of flowers and handwritten messages, Birmingham City Council announced in a press release Tuesday.—
Isabel van Brugen,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 July 2025
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In fact, nobody was elected on that 1971 ballot, which featured 16 players who eventually would get plaques.—
Tyler Kepner,
New York Times,
25 July 2025
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The awe-inspiring plaque room honors the 346 inductees—274 players, 39 executives and pioneers, and 10 umpires.—
Barry M. Bloom,
Sportico.com,
24 July 2025
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“Monument.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/monument. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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