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
an engraved stone identified the grave as that of a man who had died in the Influenza Epidemic of 1918-19
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as in sheer
having no exceptions or restrictions
the stone stupidity of the senator's statements embarrassed even her staffers
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as in cold
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Recent Examples of stone
Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 5 Feb. 2025
After crossing a stone bridge, they are greeted with a relentlessly chipper welcome number about the sweet-as-a-macaroon air and harvest-moon hearts, full of corn that’s as high as an elephant’s eye.
—Rhoda Feng, Vulture, 3 Feb. 2025
Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 25 May 2023
The Aris sub-collection represents a group of multi-stone pieces with mixed-shape diamonds, while Monaco includes quintessential princess cut diamonds, and Reign embodies sophistication with glamorous diamonds and gemstone pieces.
—Lauren Tappan, Town & Country, 12 Oct. 2022
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Noun
One large stone had a few cut marks but no discernible letters.
—Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 5 Feb. 2025
After crossing a stone bridge, they are greeted with a relentlessly chipper welcome number about the sweet-as-a-macaroon air and harvest-moon hearts, full of corn that’s as high as an elephant’s eye.
—Rhoda Feng, Vulture, 3 Feb. 2025
Adjective
The soils are predominantly stone with abundant limestone.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 25 May 2023
The Aris sub-collection represents a group of multi-stone pieces with mixed-shape diamonds, while Monaco includes quintessential princess cut diamonds, and Reign embodies sophistication with glamorous diamonds and gemstone pieces.
—Lauren Tappan, Town & Country, 12 Oct. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stone
Noun
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To avoid legal repercussions, the crew constructed a series of fake foam tombstones to strategically block real ones, complete with fictitious names that jokingly nodded to the cast and crew.—
Jordan Runtagh,
People.com,
23 Dec. 2024
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Manuela and her youngest sister picked yellow wildflowers and placed them on the tombstones.—
Jordan Salama,
The New Yorker,
6 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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If that all sounds…slow, the cinematography and the sheer expressive power of Edgerton's craggy face carry you through the film's gentler moments.—
Taylor Antrim,
Vogue,
3 Feb. 2025
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The sheer embarrassment of going through another deadline without making a move, after the wild, buzz-creating deal created by the Mavs and Lakers, would’ve been too much for even Bulls Chairman Jerry Reinsdorf to stomach.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Cleaning, sharpening, and oiling metal tools preps them for their best performance and ease of use.—
Miri Talabac,
Baltimore Sun,
7 Feb. 2025
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For the past 500 years, humans have been slowly sharpening their talent for projecting the populations of the future.—
Dylan Scott,
Vox,
5 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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For this 100 percent Cab Franc wine, the grapes are hand harvested and cold soaked for two days before inoculation with native yeast.—
Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen,
Robb Report,
24 Oct. 2024
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The two teams were tied at 17-17 after a first quarter that saw the Buckeyes go cold late, shooting two for 11 to close the period.—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Dec. 2023
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About 40 of the 80-plus plaques — installed beginning in 2015 — in this monument to civic pride and music history have been forcefully removed from the ground.—
Jim Harrington,
The Mercury News,
30 Jan. 2025
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With 22 total National Park Service monuments, parks, recreation areas, historic sites, and memorials, the southwestern state is filled with incredible wonders — one of which is Saguaro National Park.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Selling pure copies of music feels like a Herculean task nowadays, but Travis Scott has cracked several codes.—
Andrew Unterberger,
Billboard,
4 Feb. 2025
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His reaction, though, was one of pure, undiluted rage.—
Rory Smith,
The Athletic,
4 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The Jordan Feed Mill has recently won a certificate from the Ralston Purina Company for the accuracy and uniformity of its custom grinding service.—
Bernice Hoffman,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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The Avs weathered a grinding opening period to pull away for a 2-0 victory over the Flyers at Ball Arena.—
Kyle Newman,
The Denver Post,
2 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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While there were moments during this year’s fest that heeded to the excitement, absurdity and just plain fun that Sundance can be — Jennifer Lopez getting into the DJ booth at Tao or Eva Victor making their directorial debut to universal acclaim — this year proved that Sundance needs a change.—
Mia Galuppo,
The Hollywood Reporter,
1 Feb. 2025
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Indeed, the piece is chock full of layers and complexity, smart composition and plain old good dancing — frustratingly good in its attention to detail.—
Lauren Warnecke,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Jan. 2025
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“Stone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stone. Accessed 14 Feb. 2025.
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