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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
Plus, some monuments like the Vatican Museums don’t allow larger bags inside.
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Asia London Palomba, Travel + Leisure, 12 July 2025
For example, at the same time that thousands flocked to the Carrizo Plain, about three hours northwest of L.A., in 2017 to see wildflowers blanketing its landscape, President Trump ordered a review of 27 monuments, including the Carrizo Plain.
—Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2025
Even so, last year, the city of Hartford picked up the tab for $150,000 in maintenance that covered cutting down dead trees that posed a safety hazard; hauling away illegally dumped items and removing of overgrowth and mowing around hundreds of headstones and monuments.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 6 July 2025
The memorial would replace an earlier monument of King at the corner of Reading Road and Martin Luther King Jr. Drive.
—Scott Wartman, The Enquirer, 3 July 2025
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Asia London Palomba, Travel + Leisure, 12 July 2025
For example, at the same time that thousands flocked to the Carrizo Plain, about three hours northwest of L.A., in 2017 to see wildflowers blanketing its landscape, President Trump ordered a review of 27 monuments, including the Carrizo Plain.
—Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2025
Even so, last year, the city of Hartford picked up the tab for $150,000 in maintenance that covered cutting down dead trees that posed a safety hazard; hauling away illegally dumped items and removing of overgrowth and mowing around hundreds of headstones and monuments.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 6 July 2025
The memorial would replace an earlier monument of King at the corner of Reading Road and Martin Luther King Jr. Drive.
—Scott Wartman, The Enquirer, 3 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for monument
Noun
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His character and his tombstone are, however, mentioned in the film.—
Benjamin VanHoose,
People.com,
18 July 2025
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The tombstone of his uncle, Pleas Monroe Rector, is also at the cemetery, Ernest Rector said.—
Claire Osborn,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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That said, the event is a reminder: when AI is involved in hiring, data privacy must remain a top concern.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
19 July 2025
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This is a rebrand, which TJ’s does all the time for its products, but a nice reminder that these pickled Js are essential.—
Alex Beggs,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
19 July 2025
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Wake up in one of the seven minimalist stone villas atop grassy cliffs that overlook the breathtaking views of the Aegean Sea.—
Monica Mendal,
Vogue,
15 July 2025
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The 1,972 stone steps, installed by Sherpas to combat erosion, are brutal, but the summit view is breathtaking, in the most literal sense.—
Phil Thomas,
Travel + Leisure,
15 July 2025
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No services or memorials are scheduled at this time.—
Emlyn Travis,
EW.com,
21 July 2025
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Michael's children, Paris and Bigi (formerly known as Blanket), were in attendance at their uncle's memorial, according to photos obtained by PEOPLE at the time.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
20 July 2025
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In fact, nobody was elected on that 1971 ballot, which featured 16 players who eventually would get plaques.—
Tyler Kepner,
New York Times,
25 July 2025
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The awe-inspiring plaque room honors the 346 inductees—274 players, 39 executives and pioneers, and 10 umpires.—
Barry M. Bloom,
Sportico.com,
24 July 2025
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“Monument.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/monument. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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