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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 ranch’s cattle often found their way onto the road within the monument’s boundary, but what worried him more than the herds was the prospect of residential construction.
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Tiney Ricciardi, The Denver Post, 21 Oct. 2024
Streets named after Trumpeldor can be found in cities across Israel, and a lion’s monument stands where Trumpeldor fell.
—Alexander Smith, NBC News, 19 Oct. 2024
Also, they’re simply banned at certain sites, including all of Greece’s ancient monuments, for preservation reasons.
—Asia London Palomba, Travel + Leisure, 12 Oct. 2024
They were used primarily as burial monuments or memorials and symbolized the journey to the afterlife, given that ships were considered vessels for transporting the dead into the next world.
—Marco Rubio, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
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Tiney Ricciardi, The Denver Post, 21 Oct. 2024
Streets named after Trumpeldor can be found in cities across Israel, and a lion’s monument stands where Trumpeldor fell.
—Alexander Smith, NBC News, 19 Oct. 2024
Also, they’re simply banned at certain sites, including all of Greece’s ancient monuments, for preservation reasons.
—Asia London Palomba, Travel + Leisure, 12 Oct. 2024
They were used primarily as burial monuments or memorials and symbolized the journey to the afterlife, given that ships were considered vessels for transporting the dead into the next world.
—Marco Rubio, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for monument
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His latest study set out to find the origin of the tombstone.Taylor Nicioli, CNN, 31 Oct. 2024
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Put tombstones in flowerbeds, hang spiders from windows, or add a spooky wreath.Maggie Gillette, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Oct. 2024
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Despite the confusion, the footage is a clear reminder that that yes, black bears will eat deer.Katie Hill, Outdoor Life, 14 Nov. 2024
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Last week, someone taped a picture of a hammer onto McManus’ chamber door in jest as a final reminder to the judge, who is laying down his gavel after 27 years on the bench.Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 7 Nov. 2024
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To achieve that old-world feel, Leigh and Hahn chose to mix rich hues with warm white oak and bold natural stones to lend an earthy and organic vibe.Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 4 Nov. 2024
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The centerpiece, though, is the bar, which gleams with tiles made of black volcanic-glass stone, taken from the brand’s agave fields in Jalisco.Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 3 Nov. 2024
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The music icon was laid to rest in a private ceremony earlier this week and a larger memorial is being planned, according to the Associated Press.CNN.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024
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Workers removing flowers from a makeshift memorial outside the Zhuhai Sports Centre on Wednesday.Jennifer Jett, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
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The tank is set to carry a plaque bearing Harris' name as a tribute to her and her family's roots.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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Lane won its next two games of the tournament, besting Chicago’s Jones College Prep in a dramatic overtime victory to secure the sectional title and a second plaque.Eileen T. Meslar, Chicago Tribune, 2 Nov. 2024
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“Monument.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/monument. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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