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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 There was a time when it was commonly used on tombstones, which is not an informal medium. — Judith Martin, Mercury News, 28 Aug. 2026 President Ford once told me, your tombstone should read, here lies the worst source in Washington. — ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026 Fiscal came back with a tombstone attempt, but Fenix escaped and peppered him with more kicks. — Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026 The juvenile green, leafy trees had vanished and were replaced by rows of thin, lifeless trunks staked into the ground like tombstones. — Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 24 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for tombstone

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Each critic portrayed the historical monument as an object of reverence owing to age, with specific reference to the psycho-historical implications of restoration or, conversely, of neglect.

— Jeffrey Weiss, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026
The Yankees are an organization of icons, of men who became monuments.

— Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2026

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The main structures at the front (the spa, gym, studio, and reception) are made of natural stone with bougainvillea tumbling down their sides, set between shallow pools of water, echoing the floating effect of the resort above the mangroves.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
What began as a massive peaceful march turned violent when groups of hundreds of hardcore activists clashed with police, throwing stones and setting fire to trash containers.

— ABC News, ABC News, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of stone

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Beneficial species help digest food, hold plaque in check and support a balanced ecosystem that feeds into whole-body health.

— Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 5 Oct. 2026
The property, which recently had an official historical plaque honoring the culinary icon installed on its grounds by the city, joins another home with ties to Child that is currently up for sale.

— Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 2 Oct. 2026

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