as in monument
a tall, four-sided stone column that becomes narrower toward the top and that ends in a point
The granite obelisk stands at the exact center of the park.
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Recent Examples of obelisk
Herrera stopped to survey the landscape, beside an old obelisk monument marking the borderline.
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Lauren Villagran, USA Today, 26 May 2025
In its original location, the obelisk towered over the banks of the Nile.
—Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 May 2025
Also check out the seven-block Indiana War Memorial Plaza Historic District that includes the Indiana War Memorial & Museum and Veterans Memorial Plaza, known for its 100-foot obelisk and fountain honoring all branches of military service.
—Matt Alderton, USA Today, 24 May 2025
Two 13-foot-tall obelisks made of black granite now tower over two benches that were also made in Erica Green’s honor, completing a memorial plaza in the park.
—Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 17 May 2025
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Lauren Villagran, USA Today, 26 May 2025
In its original location, the obelisk towered over the banks of the Nile.
—Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 May 2025
Also check out the seven-block Indiana War Memorial Plaza Historic District that includes the Indiana War Memorial & Museum and Veterans Memorial Plaza, known for its 100-foot obelisk and fountain honoring all branches of military service.
—Matt Alderton, USA Today, 24 May 2025
Two 13-foot-tall obelisks made of black granite now tower over two benches that were also made in Erica Green’s honor, completing a memorial plaza in the park.
—Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 17 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for obelisk
Noun
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Take any major African American institution or monument—Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture, Obama Presidential Center, Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial—and McKissack & McKissack was likely connected to the construction or design, with Deryl McKissack at the helm.—
Maggie McGrath,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025
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In 2017, after a competency hearing, Gille was found not guilty by reason of insanity to charges of dismemberment and mutilation of dead bodies and malicious destruction of tombs and monuments, court records show.—
Arpan Lobo,
Freep.com,
29 July 2025
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Hogan, a pillar of the wrestling world for decades, died July 24.—
Erik S. Hanley,
jsonline.com,
31 July 2025
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Similarly, on immigration, a central pillar of Trump's platform, approval dropped from 47 percent to 44 percent, while disapproval remained at 50 percent.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 July 2025
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“Obelisk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obelisk. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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