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Cenotaph

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Definition

A cenotaph is a monument or structure that is built in honor of a person or group of people whose remains are elsewhere.

Synonyms & similar words

emptytomb monument memorial tombstone mausoleum statue obelisk pillar headstone marker sepulcher grave crypt monolith sign plaque

Example sentences

  1. 1. The cenotaph was adorned with flowers on Memorial Day.
  2. 2. We visited the cenotaph to pay our respects to the fallen soldiers.
  3. 3. The old cenotaph in the cemetery is a historical landmark.
  4. 4. The town built a new cenotaph to honor the local heroes.
  5. 5. Many people gather at the cenotaph each year for a memorial service.

Quotes

  • 1. 'A cenotaph is a powerful reminder of the lives lost in battle.' - Unknown
  • 2. 'The cenotaph stands as a testament to the bravery of those who served.' - Author Unknown
  • 3. 'The cenotaph is a place of reflection and remembrance.' - Unknown

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