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inscription

noun

Definition of inscriptionnext
as in epitaph
something said or written about someone to remember their life The inscription on the urn read "Loving Father, Husband, and Brother."

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Recent Examples of inscription The Arab coins, known as dirhams, are cut up and have similar inscriptions to those found in silver hoards from the 9th century, Nordjyske Museer said. — Amarachi Orie, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2026 The Arab silver coins, or dirhams, also contain inscriptions that can be linked to specific minting locations and years. — Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 3 Sep. 2026 The government's lawyer also encouraged Cooper not to rule on the inscription related to the endowment because no money has been raised, essentially leaving it a theoretical possibility for now. — ABC News, 27 Aug. 2026 The film promises to take audiences through the gates of Hell that bear the infamous inscription. — Ed Meza, Variety, 25 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for inscription
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epitaph
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  • Another funerary stone carries epitaphs for two men who were likely soldiers.
    — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 10 Sep. 2026
  • These words became the epitaph to my debut novel and an introduction to the ethos of the story.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 2 Sep. 2026
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