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1. Noun - Monument:

An obelisk is a tall, four-sided stone monument, typically tapered towards the top and ending in a pyramid shape.

• Antonym: Hollow
• Sample Sentence: The hollow in the ground marked the absence of an obelisk.
2. Noun - Literary Device:

An obelisk is a literary device used to mark or highlight important passages in a text.

• Antonym: Blur
• Sample Sentence: The author used a blur instead of an obelisk to showcase the crucial segment in the novel.
3. Noun - Typography:

In typography, an obelisk is a symbol (†) used to reference additional notes or comments.

• Antonym: Placemark
• Sample Sentence: The text editor replaced the obelisk with a placemark to indicate the location of annotations.
4. Adjective - Shape:

In a descriptive sense, obelisk refers to something that has the shape or appearance of an obelisk.

• Antonym: Rounded
• Sample Sentence: The building had rounded edges, unlike the obelisk-like structure next to it.

1. Monument Sculptures
2. Bookmarks
3. Typography Symbols Book
4. Geometric Decor