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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 Mandarin Oriental luxury hotel group now operates the building, which was renovated under strict monument protection regulations.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
In 1876, the monument registered the retreat from Reconstruction’s expansive promise; in 2026, some wish to retreat from history itself.
—Jake Lundberg, The Atlantic, 23 Apr. 2026
Walker’s work offers a nonpareil example of how sculpture operating as monument is designed to be existentially heavy.
—Horace D. Ballard, Artforum, 22 Apr. 2026
The Carolina Alumni Review, from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, has documented the strange odyssey of Silent Sam, the Confederate monument that was toppled after standing on campus for 105 years.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 22 Apr. 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
In 1876, the monument registered the retreat from Reconstruction’s expansive promise; in 2026, some wish to retreat from history itself.
—Jake Lundberg, The Atlantic, 23 Apr. 2026
Walker’s work offers a nonpareil example of how sculpture operating as monument is designed to be existentially heavy.
—Horace D. Ballard, Artforum, 22 Apr. 2026
The Carolina Alumni Review, from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, has documented the strange odyssey of Silent Sam, the Confederate monument that was toppled after standing on campus for 105 years.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 22 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for monument
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Workmen are erecting identical marble tombstones.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
25 Apr. 2026
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And on April 19, congregants toured Pensacola’s Jewish cemetery, where the oldest tombstone dates from 1874 and many inscriptions are in Hebrew and German as well as English.—
Larry Luxner,
Sun Sentinel,
20 Apr. 2026
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Audiences shunning the movie — which was released across more than 1,000 theaters in the US — is a reminder that art is tricky, even as the kingdom pours billions into building a film industry.—
Mohammed Sergie,
semafor.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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In addition to this, these products sync with platforms like Google, Apple, and Outlook calendars, enabling real-time updates, shared access, and automatic reminders to reduce miscommunication.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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At 99 Sushi, a brand born in Spain with a Michelin star for its Abu Dhabi outpost, nigiri and maki are made to order at the sushi counter, and the à la carte menu features tempura, teriyaki tuna and beef grilled on volcanic stones.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Apr. 2026
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Regardless of what the jury decides, Weinstein’s future in a prison cell is all but set in stone.—
Molly Crane-Newman,
New York Daily News,
27 Apr. 2026
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For now, friends and neighbors honor Celeste’s memory at the memorial that Cortez started with a lone photo of the girl and some flowers.—
Ray Sanchez,
CNN Money,
24 Apr. 2026
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The memorial also allowed workers to reconnect.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
24 Apr. 2026
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Microplastics have also been found in human blood, placentas, lungs, and arterial plaque.—
Justin Zorn,
STAT,
28 Apr. 2026
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There is a color scale that identifies the areas where plaque starts to develop.—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Monument.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/monument. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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