as in deadly
of, relating to, or suggestive of death
the huge department store's mortuary atmosphere in its sad, last weeks of operation
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Recent Examples of mortuary
Cole said her daughter hoped to attend Florida State University and study mortuary science.
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Omari Daniels,
Washington Post,
22 Nov. 2022
Though the final product is well-suited for a mortuary, Braverman points out that the overall atmosphere could fit an array of spaces.
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Kelsey Mulvey,
House Beautiful,
31 Oct. 2022
He is shown defeating Nubian and Asiatic foes—events echoed in the mortuary temple’s decorations.
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Bob Brier,
Smithsonian Magazine,
24 Oct. 2022
Nearby, Hatshepsut built a shrine to the goddess in her mortuary temple featuring four capital columns with the goddess' human face.
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Lola Méndez,
USA TODAY,
12 Sep. 2022
See All Example Sentences for mortuary
Omari Daniels,
Washington Post,
22 Nov. 2022
Though the final product is well-suited for a mortuary, Braverman points out that the overall atmosphere could fit an array of spaces.
—
Kelsey Mulvey,
House Beautiful,
31 Oct. 2022
He is shown defeating Nubian and Asiatic foes—events echoed in the mortuary temple’s decorations.
—
Bob Brier,
Smithsonian Magazine,
24 Oct. 2022
Nearby, Hatshepsut built a shrine to the goddess in her mortuary temple featuring four capital columns with the goddess' human face.
—
Lola Méndez,
USA TODAY,
12 Sep. 2022
See All Example Sentences for mortuary
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mortuary
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At the same time, vaccination rates have declined, worrying experts that more people could become vulnerable to this potentially deadly but preventable infection.
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The suspect, who has not yet been identified by police, was arrested in connection with the deadly shooting of 22-year-old Nasir Majied on Friday, June 5.
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There were no signs of rodents at any businesses during this inspection period, but dead roaches were found at Conservatory at Plano, at 6401 Ohio Drive.
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She was flown by Life Flight to a local hospital, where she was later pronounced dead.
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Antinous is the principal mortal antagonist in Homer’s Odyssey.
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In 2026, with global biodiversity in mortal danger, the Galápagos aren’t just a cradle of incredible variation.
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Unfortunately, the costs of this fleeting spectral wonder are high, borne by negative consequences for our environment and our health.
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The visual intersperses footage from a trip the pair took to Iceland with clips of their Upstate New York home, a fitting backdrop to Sprague’s spectral vocals and wandering synth arcs.
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“Mortuary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mortuary. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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