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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
The new monument outraged Utah politicians and residents who supported mining and other development on the public lands.
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Shaun McKinnon, AZCentral.com, 2 Feb. 2026
Hemphill said donations now help preserve older monuments and ensure the stories buried at South-View are not forgotten.
—Daniel Wilkerson, CBS News, 2 Feb. 2026
Dedicated in 1999, the monument recognizes her fight for Black rights.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 31 Jan. 2026
The first is modeled after an erstwhile monument to the iki (refined) shopping district of Ginza of the Meiji period (1868-1912).
—Jonathan Delise, Travel + Leisure, 31 Jan. 2026
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Shaun McKinnon, AZCentral.com, 2 Feb. 2026
Hemphill said donations now help preserve older monuments and ensure the stories buried at South-View are not forgotten.
—Daniel Wilkerson, CBS News, 2 Feb. 2026
Dedicated in 1999, the monument recognizes her fight for Black rights.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 31 Jan. 2026
The first is modeled after an erstwhile monument to the iki (refined) shopping district of Ginza of the Meiji period (1868-1912).
—Jonathan Delise, Travel + Leisure, 31 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for monument
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Their names are listed in the African American Museum’s exhibit, but not at the cemetery as there are no tombstones left there – except for a few.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
31 Jan. 2026
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Unless a slang term emerges from a popular movie, pinpointing an exact date of birth is difficult (hence the question marks on the tombstone).—
Michael Tedder,
The Atlantic,
25 Jan. 2026
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Early in the show, amid scenery that referenced plantations and colonialism, dancers dangled from utility lines in a reminder of the island’s fragile power grid.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 Feb. 2026
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The announcement also included a reminder that the FBI is offering a $50,000 reward for any information leading to the recovery of Guthrie.—
NBC News,
NBC news,
11 Feb. 2026
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Not necessarily a stone thrower, but someone more willing to challenge a squad that, despite some injury absences, has been performing within itself this season.—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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The 1970s accommodations were updated in late 2017, and the 59 mid-century-meets-rustic-chic rooms now feature working fireplaces, muted colors, lots of stone and wood, sea grass baskets, and super-sized TVs.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Feb. 2026
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At least 42 anti-ICE protesters were arrested Saturday after chaos unfolded outside the Bishop Henry Whipple Federal Building in Minneapolis, following a memorial for Minneapolis residents Renee Good and Alex Pretti, who were fatally shot by federal agents last month.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
8 Feb. 2026
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Volunteers sitting by a burning fire guard the memorial around the clock.—
Ray Sanchez,
CNN Money,
8 Feb. 2026
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Police arrested a Long Beach man allegedly tied to a string of bronze plaque thefts in several Orange County cities.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
11 Feb. 2026
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Coronary heart disease occurs when fatty deposits called plaque build up in the heart’s arteries, preventing them from delivering oxygen-rich blood to the heart muscle.—
Barbara Mantel,
NBC news,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Monument.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/monument. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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