megalith

noun

Definition of megalithnext
as in stone

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Recent Examples of megalith But in 2024, a team at Curtin University used chemical analysis to determine that glaciers simply weren’t the only factor behind the megalith’s move. — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 4 June 2026 Chief among these was the sacrifice of childhood upon the altar of commerce, performed by such capitalistic megaliths as Disney, whose Mickey Mouse figured prominently in his oeuvre. — News Desk, Artforum, 24 Nov. 2025 Neolithic peoples, with limited technology, would have had to travel impressive distances to move such a colossal megalith over 435 miles, as researchers determined that the stone originated from the Orcadian Basin in northeastern Scotland. — Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 6 June 2026 Speaking of spikes, over at the megalith design exhibition Alcova, CJ Aslan – founder of fashion brand ASLAN WORLD – presents a chair and ottoman covered in a sea of sharp stainless steel ones, interspersed playfully with gemstones. — Francesca Perry, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for megalith
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  1. stone
  2. monument
  3. tombstone
  4. monolith
  5. gravestone
Noun
  • The primary suite occupies its own wing and comes complete with dual baths — one with stone and steam, the other with a soaking tub — a sun deck and private coffee bar.
    — Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026
  • The entire lobby level, from its white stone flooring and pillars, to the planter boxes that (barely) separate the lounge from the entrance, drips in understated opulence.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 July 2026
Definition of stone
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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
Definition of monument
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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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  • In more recent decades, TV has greatly expanded in perspectives and diversity, and by the early 2000s, the Black experience on TV was no longer a monolith.
    — Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 29 June 2026
  • The comparison suggests Mexican winemaking is a monolith and that its offerings mimic Napa’s brawny fruit-forward wines—two deeply misguided assumptions.
    — Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 June 2026
Definition of monolith
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  • One shows the Oscar standing beside her dark granite gravestone.
    — Faith Karimi, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
  • Many of the gravestones were moved to Alder Brook and West Cemetery and remain there today.
    — Sarah Kyrcz, Hartford Courant, 28 June 2026
Definition of gravestone

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