monument

Monument is a synonym of tombstone.

As nouns the difference between monument and tombstone

is that monument is monument while tombstone is a headstone marking the person's grave.

As a verb tombstone is

(surfing) for a surfboard to stand upright half-submerged in the water (like a tombstone, above) because the surfer is underwater with his or her legrope pulled tight often this indicates a surfer in difficulty, either held down by the power of a wave or unconscious and unable to get to the surface.

Monument is a synonym of token.

As nouns the difference between monument and token

is that monument is monument while token is something serving as an expression of something else; sign, symbol.

As an adjective token is

done as an indication or a pledge; perfunctory, minimal or merely symbolic.

As a verb token is

to betoken, indicate, portend, designate, denote.

As nouns the difference between monument and memento

is that monument is a structure built for commemorative or symbolic reasons, or as a memorial; a commemoration while memento is a keepsake; an object kept as a reminder of a place or event.

Monument is a synonym of reminder.

As nouns the difference between monument and reminder

is that monument is monument while reminder is someone or something that reminds.

As nouns the difference between monument and shrine

is that monument is a structure built for commemorative or symbolic reasons, or as a memorial; a commemoration while shrine is a holy or sacred place dedicated to a specific deity, ancestor, hero, martyr, saint, or similar figure of awe and respect, at which said figure is venerated or worshipped.

As a verb shrine is

to enshrine; to place reverently, as if in a shrine.

As nouns the difference between monument and ruin

is that monument is a structure built for commemorative or symbolic reasons, or as a memorial; a commemoration while ruin is the remains of a destroyed or dilapidated construction, such as a house or castle.

As a verb ruin is

to cause the ruin of.

As nouns the difference between monument and mausoleum

is that monument is a structure built for commemorative or symbolic reasons, or as a memorial; a commemoration while mausoleum is a large stately tomb or a building housing such a tomb or several tombs.

As nouns the difference between monument and testament

is that monument is a structure built for commemorative or symbolic reasons, or as a memorial; a commemoration while testament is a solemn, authentic instrument in writing, by which a person declares his or her will as to disposal of his or her inheritance (estate and effects) after his or her death, benefiting specified heir(s).

Monument is a synonym of gravestone.

As nouns the difference between monument and gravestone

is that monument is monument while gravestone is a stone slab set at the head of a grave.

As nouns the difference between sculpture and monument

is that sculpture is the art of shaping figures or designs in the round or in relief, professionally performed by a sculptor while monument is a structure built for commemorative or symbolic reasons, or as a memorial; a commemoration.

As a verb sculpture

is to fashion something into a three-dimensional figure.