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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
the Quakers disapproved of monuments, regarding them as idolatrous, so thousands of Nantucketers spend their eternal rest in complete anonymity
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as in reminder
something that serves to keep alive the memory of a person or event
a moving monument to the great war and a tribute to the untold millions who died in it
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Alongside the monument, there’s a wall elucidating the former NBA player’s achievements.
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Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 29 Oct. 2024
Old Belfry Tower At 83 metres, the 13th-century monument is a towering symbol of Bruges' powerful past.
—Tess Foley-Cox, theweek, 29 Oct. 2024
The roughly seven-by-seven-foot monument, topped with a stone replica of a coffin adorned with firefighting tools, stands as silent witness to a time when this land did not crawl with life.
—Christina Ray Stanton, Smithsonian Magazine, 28 Oct. 2024
In 2007, after Estonia removed a Soviet war monument from downtown Tallinn, Russia conducted a massive cyberattack, paralyzing the country’s internet infrastructure for three weeks.
—Elizabeth Shackelford, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2024
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Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 29 Oct. 2024
Old Belfry Tower At 83 metres, the 13th-century monument is a towering symbol of Bruges' powerful past.
—Tess Foley-Cox, theweek, 29 Oct. 2024
The roughly seven-by-seven-foot monument, topped with a stone replica of a coffin adorned with firefighting tools, stands as silent witness to a time when this land did not crawl with life.
—Christina Ray Stanton, Smithsonian Magazine, 28 Oct. 2024
In 2007, after Estonia removed a Soviet war monument from downtown Tallinn, Russia conducted a massive cyberattack, paralyzing the country’s internet infrastructure for three weeks.
—Elizabeth Shackelford, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2024
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The latter maintained a tombstone page that disappeared in 2024, but issues directives on the likes of accessibility and diversity, equity and inclusion.Clyde Wayne Crews Jr., Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
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Cardboard boxes can be turned into tombstones, according to the WWF.Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 29 Oct. 2024
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At the same time, the Fed’s superfluous nature on the matter of inflation is a reminder that governments, not banks, cause inflation given their economically bankrupt belief that devaluation of the dollars individuals and businesses earn is somehow good for the economy.John Tamny, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
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Across Morocco, the late-night call to prayer is a reminder of the country's magic — and the same is true here.Elle Benson Easton, Travel + Leisure, 2 Nov. 2024
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To achieve that old-world feel, Leigh and Hahn chose to mix rich hues with warm white oak and bold natural stones to lend an earthy and organic vibe.Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 4 Nov. 2024
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The centerpiece, though, is the bar, which gleams with tiles made of black volcanic-glass stone, taken from the brand’s agave fields in Jalisco.Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 3 Nov. 2024
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Walmart has offered counseling to employees in response to the tragedy, and a mourners created a memorial outside the store to pay their respects.Brooke Seipel, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2024
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The National Wildlife Federation is also partnering with the Friends of Griffith Park to create a memorial at the park honoring the puma.Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2024
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The tank is set to carry a plaque bearing Harris' name as a tribute to her and her family's roots.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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While signing plaques for the cafe, Trump spoke to reporters, attacking Liz Cheney, a former U.S. Rep. whose father was one of the architects of the U.S. invasion of Iraq in 2003.Niraj Warikoo, Detroit Free Press, 2 Nov. 2024
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“Monument.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/monument. Accessed 17 Nov. 2024.
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