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obelisk Synonyms

Another word for obelisk

Choosing another word for obelisk depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A tall, four-sided, narrow tapering stone pillar that terminates in a pyramid-shaped top, originally erected in ancient Egypt as a monument or landmark.

Usage Example

"The ancient granite monolith stood at the center of the public square, covered in finely carved hieroglyphs."

Strong
monolith
needle
pillar
Weak
column
monument

• noun (Context 2)

A typographical character (†) shaped like a small dagger or cross, used in printing as a reference mark for footnotes or to indicate that a person is deceased.

Usage Example

"The editor placed an dagger next to the author's name to direct readers to the biographical note at the bottom of the page."

Strongest
dagger
Strong
obelus

• Nearby Words

obedient
obedient plant
obediently
obelisk
obese
obesity
obey

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Obelisk. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/obelisk
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