as in graveyards
a piece of land used for burying the dead
many of the soldiers who died in the battle are buried in a cemetery nearby
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Recent Examples of cemeteries
Another benefit for me has been bonding with my dad, who shares my love of exploring cemeteries and graveyards.
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Blane Bachelor, AFAR Media, 12 Feb. 2025
As a tombstone tourist—a term used to describe travelers who visit cemeteries—I’ve always sought out these eternally quiet places.
—Blane Bachelor, AFAR Media, 12 Feb. 2025
But nowhere pierces my heart more than German cemeteries, where special sections are dedicated to babies who die before or shortly after birth.
—Blane Bachelor, AFAR Media, 12 Feb. 2025
In France today, there are cemeteries containing thousands of heroic American soldiers who perished defending America, Europe and the Free World from the Nazi onslaught.
—Avi Weiss, New York Daily News, 27 Jan. 2025
These cemeteries are appropriately designed and maintained by the United States government.
—Avi Weiss, New York Daily News, 27 Jan. 2025
This has proven a challenge, especially for historic cemeteries and those in historically underserved areas.
—Natalie Wallington, Kansas City Star, 25 Jan. 2025
This funding mechanism was common for cemeteries at the time.
—Natalie Wallington, Kansas City Star, 25 Jan. 2025
The line-up of landmarks usually includes historic temples, cemeteries and neighborhoods.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 15 Jan. 2025
Blane Bachelor, AFAR Media, 12 Feb. 2025
As a tombstone tourist—a term used to describe travelers who visit cemeteries—I’ve always sought out these eternally quiet places.
—Blane Bachelor, AFAR Media, 12 Feb. 2025
But nowhere pierces my heart more than German cemeteries, where special sections are dedicated to babies who die before or shortly after birth.
—Blane Bachelor, AFAR Media, 12 Feb. 2025
In France today, there are cemeteries containing thousands of heroic American soldiers who perished defending America, Europe and the Free World from the Nazi onslaught.
—Avi Weiss, New York Daily News, 27 Jan. 2025
These cemeteries are appropriately designed and maintained by the United States government.
—Avi Weiss, New York Daily News, 27 Jan. 2025
This has proven a challenge, especially for historic cemeteries and those in historically underserved areas.
—Natalie Wallington, Kansas City Star, 25 Jan. 2025
This funding mechanism was common for cemeteries at the time.
—Natalie Wallington, Kansas City Star, 25 Jan. 2025
The line-up of landmarks usually includes historic temples, cemeteries and neighborhoods.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 15 Jan. 2025
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“Cemeteries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cemeteries. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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