as in cemetery
a piece of land used for burying the dead
reflecting the Quaker avoidance of personal vanity, the graveyard is not marked by so much as a single headstone
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Recent Examples of graveyard
The confusing feelings of anger and what was once a loving friendship lead to an engaging battle amongst the snowy grounds of a graveyard.
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Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 13 Oct. 2025
It was initially believed that Dylan’s gates would work best for an outdoor graveyard scene involving the protagonist Christine Daaé.
—Devon Ivie, Vulture, 10 Oct. 2025
As time goes on, Ed is deeply impacted by Augusta's sudden death, which leads him to visit graveyards and try to recreate the memory of his mom with the bodies of recently deceased women.
—Christopher Rudolph, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
From October 31 through November 2, the largest graveyard in Oaxaca City, Panteón de San Miguel, is decorated with pan de muerto, marigold flowers, candles, and other offerings.
—Sarah Buder, AFAR Media, 8 Oct. 2025
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Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 13 Oct. 2025
It was initially believed that Dylan’s gates would work best for an outdoor graveyard scene involving the protagonist Christine Daaé.
—Devon Ivie, Vulture, 10 Oct. 2025
As time goes on, Ed is deeply impacted by Augusta's sudden death, which leads him to visit graveyards and try to recreate the memory of his mom with the bodies of recently deceased women.
—Christopher Rudolph, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
From October 31 through November 2, the largest graveyard in Oaxaca City, Panteón de San Miguel, is decorated with pan de muerto, marigold flowers, candles, and other offerings.
—Sarah Buder, AFAR Media, 8 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for graveyard
cemetery
Noun
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National cemeteries will continue burials, and families can still apply for markers, headstones and burial benefits.—
David Lightman,
Sacbee.com,
28 Oct. 2025
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There are at least 150 cemeteries inside the park, according to the book Cemeteries of the Smokies.—
Graham Averill,
Outside,
28 Oct. 2025
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“Graveyard.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/graveyard. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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