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
Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 13 Nov. 2024
Their son, William Watson, was a stone mason who helped build the Iron Block Building.
—La Risa R. Lynch, Journal Sentinel, 12 Nov. 2024
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
Due to this structure and composition, the authors of the new paper deduced that the stones were likely used as spindle whorls.
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The soils are predominantly stone with abundant limestone.
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Photos from the scene show the tombstone broken into multiple pieces, its iconic inscription now illegible.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2024
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In 2022, the band hijacked the Encore Theatre at Wynn in Las Vegas in full costume, performing on a stage decorated with 20-foot tall skeletons, tombstones and coffins.Melissa Ruggieri, USA TODAY, 29 Oct. 2024
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Director Herbert Ross subverted Potter’s cynicism by emphasizing the life force and sheer talent of the American showbiz tradition and then connected it to visionary creativity as diverse as Edward Hopper and Bertolt Brecht.Armond White, National Review, 29 Nov. 2024
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Grab blackout shades or sheer curtains that still offer natural light exposure from Wayfair Basics and AllModern.Megan Schaltegger, People.com, 29 Nov. 2024
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In addition to going after higher-income fashion shoppers with its online marketplace, Walmart has been sharpening its in-store presentation and looking to transform very large private label programs into national brands.Evan Clark, WWD, 20 Nov. 2024
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The focus on Michigan’s bail system sharpened in a state report released in 2020.Bill Laytner, Detroit Free Press, 14 Nov. 2024
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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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At the height of Maya civilization, people in this region built temples, roads, pyramids and other monuments.Christina Larson, Los Angeles Times, 23 Nov. 2024
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Ancient Indigenous mounds found in Forest Home Cemetery in Milwaukee At Milwaukee’s Forest Home Cemetery, the city’s oldest operating cemetery, history can be seen in every direction – etched on the gravestones, mausoleums and monuments of founders, pioneers, industrialists and beer barons.Steven Martinez, Journal Sentinel, 21 Nov. 2024
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It has also been found that THCV in its purest form can calm the unreasonable urge to overeat while also reducing hunger cravings.Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
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Mack doesn’t put on his helmet and pads, but that doesn’t mean the day is one of pure relaxation.Elliott Teaford, Orange County Register, 8 Nov. 2024
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The player’s gear — 25 rackets and more than 30 shirts — was ground up and turned into a camo-like speckled composite in tones of blue that was used for the bezel and case of the 42-mm timepiece.Lily Templeton, WWD, 20 Nov. 2024
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It’s often praised to put your head down and grind it out alone — a great display of belief in oneself — but leaning into the help of others creates a community around your ideas, which is crucial to your entrepreneurial journey.Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 20 Nov. 2024
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Jungle Jim's offers three varieties: plain, everything, and rosemary olive.Keith Pandolfi, The Enquirer, 19 Nov. 2024
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Policy proposals aside, there's been name-calling, vulgarity, and plain old meanness.Jon LaPook, CBS News, 3 Nov. 2024
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“Stone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stone. Accessed 2 Dec. 2024.
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