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tombstone

noun

ˈtüm-ˌstōn

Definition of tombstone

as in monument

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 historic cemetery's many tombstones marking the graves of children are telling reminders of the harshness of pioneer life

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Recent Examples of tombstone Think tombstones, solid skeletons, signs or other decorations that hold their shape and don’t have loose or dangling parts. — Katie Koschalk, Scientific American, 16 Oct. 2026 That’s presumably the idea behind the recipes people have carved into their tombstones, which, yes, is a real thing that happens quite often. — Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 16 Oct. 2026 Swift haunts Johnson from beyond the grave, and towards the end, a wedding portrait can be seen beside her tombstone. — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 28 Sep. 2026 Sweep the debris from the tombstone and leave fresh flowers or stones. — Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for tombstone

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Now owned by the state of Bavaria, the ⁠Kehlsteinhaus was classified after the war as a historical monument recalling the Nazi period.

— Reuters, NBC news, 24 Oct. 2026
Now owned by the state of Bavaria, the Kehlsteinhaus was classified after the war as a historical monument recalling the Nazi period.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of monument

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Inside, furnishings are minimal, with timber and cool-toned stone alongside floor-to-ceiling windows that frame the landscaped gardens.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 27 Oct. 2026
Reworked by design studio Alta Projects, the cabin pairs whitewashed paneling and dark pine floors with a stone fireplace, George Nelson pendants, and a chalet-style kitchen in white oak and walnut.

— Angela Tafoya, Vogue, 27 Oct. 2026

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Mario Hernández, 69, owner of El Califa, the first taquería to win the coveted designation, watched as the new plaque — signifying only inclusion in the Michelin Guide, not a star — was hammered into the wall.

— Terrence McCoy, Washington Post, 25 Oct. 2026
Out front, on a towering tree, there was a white cross and, beneath it, a plaque.

— Abe Streep, ProPublica, 21 Oct. 2026

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