obelisks (Meaning)
obelisks
an upright 4-sided usually monolithic pillar that gradually tapers as it rises and terminates in a pyramid, dagger sense 2b, a four-sided pillar that becomes narrower toward the top and ends in a pyramid, obelus
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obelisks Sentence Examples
- The towering granite obelisks of Luxor stand as enduring monuments to ancient Egyptian architecture.
- The Washington Monument is a towering obelisk that symbolizes the nation's capital.
- The obelisk in the Place de la Concorde in Paris was gifted to France by Egypt as a symbol of friendship.
- The obelisk of Axum is an enigmatic monolith that has puzzled scholars for centuries.
- The Roman Forum is littered with obelisks that were transported from Egypt and other conquered lands.
- The obelisk of Hatshepsut at Karnak is one of the tallest and most impressive obelisks ever constructed.
- The obelisk in the Vatican City was originally part of the Circus Maximus in ancient Rome.
- The obelisk of Cleopatra's Needle in London has been a popular tourist attraction for centuries.
- The obelisk of Thutmose III in Istanbul serves as a reminder of the once-great Egyptian empire.
- The obelisks of Petra are mysterious and evocative remnants of a lost civilization.
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an upright 4-sided usually monolithic pillar that gradually tapers as it rises and terminates in a pyramid, dagger sense 2b, a four-sided pillar that becomes na
monuments, pillars, headstones,stones, monoliths, gravestones, tombstones, needles, plaques, shrines
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The towering granite obelisks of Luxor stand as enduring monuments to ancient Egyptian architecture.
The Washington Monument is a towering obelisk that symbolizes the nation's capital.
The obelisk in the Place de la Concorde in Paris was gifted to France by Egypt as a symbol of friendship.
The obelisk of Axum is an enigmatic monolith that has puzzled scholars for centuries.
