as in interment
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
as in weeping
expressing or suggesting mourning
a slow and heavy funeral song
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of funeral
Jenna Sundel, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 May 2025
The first funerals with caissons will be limited to troops killed in action, recipients of the Medal of Honor or Prisoner of War Medal and high-ranking service members.
—Tom Vanden Brook, USA Today, 27 May 2025
Eryk Michael Smith, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2025
Antonio Masiello/Getty Images Europe Tens of thousands of mourners and dozens of world leaders gathered in Rome to celebrate the life of the late pope, Francis, at a funeral mass held in St. Peter's Square.
—Willem Marx, NPR, 26 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for funeral
Noun
Rebeca's family has also set up a GoFundMe to cover funeral costs.
—Jenna Sundel, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 May 2025
The first funerals with caissons will be limited to troops killed in action, recipients of the Medal of Honor or Prisoner of War Medal and high-ranking service members.
—Tom Vanden Brook, USA Today, 27 May 2025
Adjective
Mourners pay respects to Pope Francis ahead of funeral
Mourners from around the world pay their respects to Pope Francis at St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City.
—Eryk Michael Smith, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2025
Antonio Masiello/Getty Images Europe Tens of thousands of mourners and dozens of world leaders gathered in Rome to celebrate the life of the late pope, Francis, at a funeral mass held in St. Peter's Square.
—Willem Marx, NPR, 26 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for funeral
Recent Examples of Synonyms for funeral
Noun
-
The mayor has ordered the city flag to be lowered on Monday, starting at 8 a.m. through 8 a.m. the day after his interment, which has not been publicly announced.—
Sam Gillette,
People.com,
12 May 2025
-
On Sunday, following Francis’ interment, U.S. flags can again rise to full-staff, unless Trump issues a new order.—
Addy Bink,
The Hill,
22 Apr. 2025
Adjective
-
And every day, across from them, outside the clinic, about to enter or just leaving, there were women hugging each other and weeping.—
David Mamet,
National Review,
11 Aug. 2022
-
The show manages to stay on the brink — always laughing, never quite weeping — for its entire length.—
Helen Shaw,
Vulture,
8 Dec. 2021
Adjective
-
The Defender published several obituaries, mournful but proud.—
Victor Luckerson,
Smithsonian Magazine,
13 May 2025
-
Trump, meanwhile, drew the public’s attention for wearing a dark blue suit and a lighter blue tie in a sea of mournful black attire.—
Darlene Superville,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2025
Noun
-
The first burial: A cookbook author The first person buried at what is now Arlington National Cemetery was not a soldier, a general, a war hero or even a veteran.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
27 May 2025
-
An extended hall leads to another long hall, ending with an incomplete chamber containing his burial well.—
Rosa Rahimi,
CNN Money,
27 May 2025
Adjective
-
On the internet, though, he is deemed as the heartbroken, brooding type because ...—
Stephanie Sengwe,
People.com,
25 May 2025
-
Agudelo made it through surgery Wednesday to relieve pressure on her brain but only has a 1% chance of ultimately surviving, her heartbroken daughter told the Daily News Thursday.—
Kerry Burke,
New York Daily News,
22 May 2025
Adjective
-
Right after that, Kansas will face bitter rival Missouri at T-Mobile Center in Kansas City on Dec. 7.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
4 June 2025
-
Like every other entrepreneur, Ian had to face bitter betrayal from people who once believed in his vision.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
4 June 2025
Cite this Entry
“Funeral.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/funeral. Accessed 7 Jun. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share