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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It applies to monuments and architecture, but also works of art and books, requiring states to safeguard and respect cultural property and refrain from any actions that might endanger it.
From BBC ● Sep. 19, 2026
Due to its location at the foothills of the Theban mountain, monuments in this area are extremely vulnerable to flash flooding from intense bursts of rain.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 10, 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
Each is remembered with monuments, memorials, and cities named in his honor.
From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis
