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gravestones

noun

plural of gravestone

as in tombstones

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 gravestones Many gravestones were broken and lay crumbled on the ground. — Literary Hub, 13 Feb. 2026 Many of the gravestones in this makeshift cemetery have no full names, only the fighter's nom de guerre, because they were buried in the haste of war. — Emily Feng, NPR, 17 May 2026 On the paths between gravestones are colored footprints, as if left by cartoon characters. — Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026 Many of the gravestones were moved to Alder Brook and West Cemetery and remain there today. — Sarah Kyrcz, Hartford Courant, 28 June 2026 The tornado ripped off roofs, flattened trees and toppled gravestones at the Belton Cemetery. — Kansas City Star, 25 Apr. 2026 With the thieves and vandals digging up gravestones and stealing plaques made of precious metals, Bishop has spent an extraordinary amount of money on repairs, security and maintenance. — Nicole Comstock, CBS News, 12 Apr. 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 Swapping gravestones for fieldstones That trend — along with a desire to improve deathcare — led Connell to partner with Ed Bixby, owner of Steelmantown Church in New Jersey, which operates several green cemeteries nationwide. — Karina Tsui, CNN Money, 18 May 2026

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The eight objects offered at Bonhams and Apollo Art Auction House include statue heads, an inscription and tombstones.

— News Desk, Artforum, 7 July 2026
The group comprises statue heads, a statue, an inscription, and funerary stelae (tombstones).

— Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 6 July 2026

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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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