monument
noun
something erected in memory of a person, event, etc., as a building, pillar, or statue.
monuments
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pluralof monument.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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"Flappy Bill", a clone of the 2013 viral hit Flappy Bird sees players fly a bald eagle and dodging monuments from the National Mall.
From BBC ● Sep. 9, 2026
"These next steps could help us better understand when the stones were moved and how these extraordinary monuments were constructed," Dr. Clarke said.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 9, 2026
"Unfortunately, the process of rewriting history is much bigger, much deeper. It's also the destruction of monuments," said Zhemkova.
From Barron's ● Sep. 4, 2026
Barron said the commission has limited authority over projects carried out by other city departments, despite its role in reviewing changes involving historic monuments.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 2, 2026
The paved road passed between the monuments and turned south.
From "In the Footsteps of Crazy Horse" by Joseph Marshall III
