as in obit
a notice of a person's death usually with a short biographical account
several obituaries for Herman Melville portrayed him as an obscure, largely forgotten author
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Recent Examples of obituary
Here is an account of Francis’ final days, as well as his full obituary.
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Justin Porter, New York Times, 22 Apr. 2025
Dale died on Thursday, April 24, according to an online obituary from a funeral home based in Bieber's hometown of Stratford, Ontario.
—Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 26 Apr. 2025
In addition to Justin, Dale’s obituary also mentioned the singer’s wife, Hailey, their son Jack Blues, Dale’s other children, and his wife, Diane.
—Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 26 Apr. 2025
Miami Herald 305-376-3619 Miami Herald consumer trends reporter Howard Cohen, a 2017 Media Excellence Awards winner, has covered pop music, theater, health and fitness, obituaries, municipal government, breaking news and general assignment.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 25 Apr. 2025
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Justin Porter, New York Times, 22 Apr. 2025
Dale died on Thursday, April 24, according to an online obituary from a funeral home based in Bieber's hometown of Stratford, Ontario.
—Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 26 Apr. 2025
In addition to Justin, Dale’s obituary also mentioned the singer’s wife, Hailey, their son Jack Blues, Dale’s other children, and his wife, Diane.
—Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 26 Apr. 2025
Miami Herald 305-376-3619 Miami Herald consumer trends reporter Howard Cohen, a 2017 Media Excellence Awards winner, has covered pop music, theater, health and fitness, obituaries, municipal government, breaking news and general assignment.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 25 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for obituary
Noun
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Caught up in the moment, Bud posts the obit on his company’s website.—
Stuart Miller,
Oc Register,
5 May 2025
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And your obit does not only extend to your immediate colleagues.—
Melissa A. Wheeler,
Forbes.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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Read: The Houthis’ dream come true Ibn Khaldun’s insight may end up providing an epitaph for the current round of fighting.—
Robert F. Worth,
The Atlantic,
8 Apr. 2025
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The most important artifact found so far was an epitaph, or tombstone, with an inscription referencing a gladiator, archaeologists said.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
24 Mar. 2025
Noun
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This year’s dedication will include the first inscription on the new memorial: David C. Houck, a 22-year-old U.S. Army Supply Specialist who passed away earlier this year while preparing for Ranger School.—
Joe Rassel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 May 2025
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Related article Sotheby’s expands Hong Kong footprint with cavernous new exhibition and retail space An inscription on one of the urns indicated the remains belonged to the Buddha, who had his ashes buried at eight separate sites following his death around 480 BCE.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
6 May 2025
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The memorial is expected to be unveiled in 2026, marking what would have been the late Queen’s centenary.—
Rosa Rahimi,
CNN Money,
9 May 2025
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Now, a small memorial has been placed on the corner, and a modest subdivision has been built on the grounds where many of us got our first taste of big league thrills.—
Randy Mason,
Kansas City Star,
7 May 2025
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“Obituary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obituary. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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