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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
Two important monuments are a must-visit for anyone.
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Melinda Sheckells, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Feb. 2025
The monument, carved by sculptor Gutzon Borglum and over 400 workers across 14 years, continues to generate discussion about its role in contemporary American politics and culture.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 15 Feb. 2025
Rubenstein, who has poured tens of millions of dollars into restoring monuments and historic sites, had planned to step down from the board of the Kennedy Center last month.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 10 Feb. 2025
Another part of the order reinstates a 2020 order to protect monuments and federal offices from vandalism.
—Kinsey Crowley, USA TODAY, 6 Feb. 2025
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Melinda Sheckells, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Feb. 2025
The monument, carved by sculptor Gutzon Borglum and over 400 workers across 14 years, continues to generate discussion about its role in contemporary American politics and culture.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 15 Feb. 2025
Rubenstein, who has poured tens of millions of dollars into restoring monuments and historic sites, had planned to step down from the board of the Kennedy Center last month.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 10 Feb. 2025
Another part of the order reinstates a 2020 order to protect monuments and federal offices from vandalism.
—Kinsey Crowley, USA TODAY, 6 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for monument
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Someone’s left what looks like fan art featuring the character on her tombstone, which is low to the ground and modest by Mickey Rooney standards but is nevertheless emblazoned with a sketch of Nurmi in her signature black mermaid dress.—
Alison Willmore,
Vulture,
21 Feb. 2025
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The ceiling was formed from Jewish tombstones (matzevot) laid across tram rails.—
Natalia Romik / Madę by History,
TIME,
27 Jan. 2025
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Win or lose, Alderman John Moran, who moderated the event forum, closed the event offering a reminder for people to remain engaged in their communities.—
Jesse Wright,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Feb. 2025
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In the past decade, the rise of majoritarian autocratic rulers, the elections of President Donald Trump in the United States, and the leaping gains of the far right in Europe were all reminders of the abiding power of nationalism.—
Foreign Affairs,
Foreign Affairs,
25 Feb. 2025
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Sensitive skin: For skin that’s prone to irritation, Slane-Carroll recommends gentle tools that soothe stressed skin, such as jade rollers or gua sha stones.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
22 Feb. 2025
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But companies that make stainless steel sinks, laminate countertops, stone countertops and quartz countertops offer cautions.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Feb. 2025
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The central portion of the memorial will contain a reflection pool where the club’s dance floor was located.—
Silas Morgan,
Orlando Sentinel,
24 Feb. 2025
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Not quite 24 hours later, Duarte Matarese found herself in front of the West York Borough Police Department visiting a memorial of flowers, candles and balloons set up by community members.—
Maya Eaglin,
NBC News,
23 Feb. 2025
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In a series of videos, the pair chat about their respective health journeys, managing symptoms, the connection between plaque psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis and the importance of self-advocacy.—
Emily Cegielski,
Flow Space,
19 Feb. 2025
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The 10-acre complex is such a landmark that visitors get their pictures taken in front of the plaque honoring Coleman in the main building.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
19 Feb. 2025
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“Monument.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/monument. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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