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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 Maybe Diana would have seen some point in having HRH carved on her tombstone. — Katie Nicholl, Vanity Fair, 22 Sep. 2026 King said when individuals were buried on top of one another, the cemetery’s management removed the tombstones and resold the plots. — Caroline Neal, Louisville Courier Journal, 28 Aug. 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for tombstone

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Members of Leadership Folsom spent the past year raising money for upgrades to the zoo's entrance, including new digital kiosks, a monument sign and high-visibility lettering at the main gate.

— James Taylor, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026
Denali rises above them all, a monument standing guard over the low, water-rich world of the wetlands below.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2026

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What to do nearby A stone’s throw away is the Water Street Market, a complex of shops that includes an antiques mall, the Grazery café, and a neighborhood tavern called Parish.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Oct. 2026
Under the leadership of the longtime chief gemologist and vice president, the house highlighted American gemstones at a time when European jewelers mostly eschewed them in favor of more stones from more traditional sources.

— Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 13 Oct. 2026

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People with plaque psoriasis fight a constant battle with painful, flaky patches that can appear on some of the most visible parts of the skin.

— Alice Park, Time, 15 Oct. 2026
Although Siebert had not responded to the Statesman at the time of publication, Boise State Athletics spokesperson Chris Kutz confirmed that students worked on the trophy in 2022 to add the latest plaque while retaining the trophy’s history.

— Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 15 Oct. 2026

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