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epitaphic

adjective

as in epitaphial

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  1. memorial
  2. honorary
  3. commemorative
Adjective
  • The scenic, 40-minute custom tour on the 1940s aircraft includes roundtrip transportation in the resort's Mercedes-Maybach, an expert overview and exploration of the historic events, and a memorial flight pass over Pearl Harbor.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Money from the GoFundMe fundraiser will help Appleton’s family cover his memorial and final expenses.
    — Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of memorial
Adjective
  • Canada, understandably, has no interest in becoming the 51st state, but becoming the honorary 28th member of the European Union would be foolhardy.
    — Editorial Board, Washington Post, 16 Sep. 2026
  • In 2018, Sacramento State awarded him an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree for his philanthropy.
    — Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of honorary
Adjective
  • The king's royal commemorative ceremony on Friday mirrored the powerful display of solidarity ordered by his late mother a quarter-century ago, just two days after the attacks.
    — Jennifer Hassan, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Attendees will also receive a commemorative Rocket League ticket that allows players to redeem in-game cosmetics.
    — Tanya Fedak, Variety, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of commemorative
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“Epitaphic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/epitaphic. Accessed 19 Sep. 2026.

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