Thesaurus results for GRAVESTONE

gravestone

noun

ˈgrāv-ˌstōn

Definition of gravestone

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 we love to tour old cemeteries and read the hauntingly poetic inscriptions on the gravestones

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Recent Examples of gravestone Once the gravestones, skeletal remains, written records and trade goods were considered together, a richer picture emerged. — Marc Zimmer, The Conversation, 12 May 2026 An online fundraiser for Moore’s memorial describes him only as a 30-year-old man and includes pictures of his posing with animals and near his mother’s gravestone. — Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 16 June 2026 The White House criticized Star Wars’ Mark Hamill for posting an image of the president lying next to a gravestone. — Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 7 May 2026 Haunted Mansion props on the parade floats will include the conservatory casket, cryptic gravestones, gargoyle candleholders, haunted armor and stretching room portraits, according to the concept art. — Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 2 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for gravestone

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Well, James organized a Halloween party later that year that included decorations referencing the comeback from 3-1 down, and tombstone cookies with Curry and Klay Thompson’s names on them.

— Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 2 July 2026
His father's tombstone usually has the American flag, Irish flag and a military flag flanking either side, but those appeared to be removed on Monday.

— Brandon Truitt, CBS News, 25 June 2026

Definition of tombstone

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All over the globe, whether in distant seaports, capitals, mega-cities, villages, town squares, or central parks, prominent monuments to various individuals from history are featured.

— Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 6 July 2026
Visitors can also learn about the cemetery’s historic monuments, artistic stone carvings and the preservation efforts that help protect the important cultural resource.

— Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 5 July 2026

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