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
an engraved stone identified the grave as that of a man who had died in the Influenza Epidemic of 1918-19
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as in sheer
having no exceptions or restrictions
the stone stupidity of the senator's statements embarrassed even her staffers
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as in cold
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Recent Examples of stone
Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Mar. 2025
There’s also a bit of a subtle shine, and the bag comes in various colors, such as chalk, aquamarine, dark stone, and more.
—Cheryl Fenton, Parents, 5 Mar. 2025
Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 25 May 2023
The Aris sub-collection represents a group of multi-stone pieces with mixed-shape diamonds, while Monaco includes quintessential princess cut diamonds, and Reign embodies sophistication with glamorous diamonds and gemstone pieces.
—Lauren Tappan, Town & Country, 12 Oct. 2022
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Noun
Located at 2336 Moreno Dr., the 1940s streamline modern creation features four bedrooms, three and a half bathrooms, three fireplaces, a winding stone staircase and multiple sun decks.
—Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Mar. 2025
There’s also a bit of a subtle shine, and the bag comes in various colors, such as chalk, aquamarine, dark stone, and more.
—Cheryl Fenton, Parents, 5 Mar. 2025
Adjective
The soils are predominantly stone with abundant limestone.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 25 May 2023
The Aris sub-collection represents a group of multi-stone pieces with mixed-shape diamonds, while Monaco includes quintessential princess cut diamonds, and Reign embodies sophistication with glamorous diamonds and gemstone pieces.
—Lauren Tappan, Town & Country, 12 Oct. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stone
Noun
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As a tombstone tourist—a term used to describe travelers who visit cemeteries—I’ve always sought out these eternally quiet places.—
Blane Bachelor,
AFAR Media,
12 Feb. 2025
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Rusted out factories scattered like tombstones across the landscape of our nation.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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As for throwback hits, Barbra Streisand’s sheer jumpsuit by Arnold Scaasi, worn in 1969, is proof that having fun on the carpet always wins, as does Salma Hayek’s Armani look in 1997, complete with a tiara.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
27 Feb. 2025
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Yet the sheer number of the reversals reflect an administration moving much faster than usual.—
Brian Bennett,
TIME,
27 Feb. 2025
Verb
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That experience, combined with his own athletic background, sharpened his instincts for where the industry was headed.—
Mike Dojc,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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And to no one’s surprise because, after years of political pragmatism bordering on apathy, Silicon Valley’s style of business thinking has sharpened to a social-ideological point.—
Nathan Heller,
The New Yorker,
3 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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For this 100 percent Cab Franc wine, the grapes are hand harvested and cold soaked for two days before inoculation with native yeast.—
Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen,
Robb Report,
24 Oct. 2024
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The two teams were tied at 17-17 after a first quarter that saw the Buckeyes go cold late, shooting two for 11 to close the period.—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Dec. 2023
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This Midcentury Hollywood motel may soon become a historic monument — a first in Los Angeles.—
Kevinisha Walker,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2025
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National recreation areas, monuments and historic sites were also hit, including Whiskeytown (10), San Francisco's Golden Gate park (10) and San Diego's Cabrillo National Monument (1).—
Kate Murphy,
Axios,
5 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Further research on the toxicity of A. muricata and clinical trials testing the pure compounds are needed to fully elucidate its pharmacological activities and ensure the safety of A. muricata as a potential drug for various diseases.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
1 Mar. 2025
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There will be an all-electric Ferrari by then, and Ferrari’s strategy of hedging its bets by continuing with hybrid and pure internal-combustion drivetrains alongside its new electric model might look prescient.—
Ben Oliver,
Robb Report,
1 Mar. 2025
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Which country can field the best fiber-optic drones, and fastest, should have the edge as Russia’s wider war on Ukraine grinds into its fourth year.—
David Axe,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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It’s certified organic by the JAS (Japanese Agricultural Standards), which is recognized by the USDA, and it’s produced and ground into powder in Kagoshima, Japan.—
Lauryn Jiles,
Miami Herald,
3 Mar. 2025
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The bottom line: Just plain old milk is making a comeback in grocery stores and on social media.—
Erica Pandey,
Axios,
26 Feb. 2025
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Radar Reveals Ancient Shoreline On Mars Zhurong, part of China’s Tianwen-1 mission, landed in Utopia Planitia — a vast lava plain long suspected to have once been submerged under an ancient Martian ocean.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
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“Stone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stone. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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