tombstone
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Definition
A stone marker placed at the head of a grave, usually inscribed with the name, dates of birth and death, and sometimes a short message about the person buried there.
Usage & Nuances
Synonyms include 'gravestone' and 'headstone'. 'Tombstone' can also be used figuratively to mean something that marks the end of something, as in 'tombstone ad' in finance (a plain announcement of a completed deal).
Example Sentences
The tombstone had her name and the years 1920 to 2005.
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The old tombstone was difficult to read because of the weather damage.
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Walking through the cemetery, I noticed a tombstone from the 1700s still standing upright.
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His tombstone reads 'A life well lived,' which perfectly sums up who he was.
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That failed project became the tombstone of his career in politics.
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They placed flowers in front of the tombstone.
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