Thesaurus results for INSCRIPTION

inscription

noun

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 Paintings of the course hang on the walls, as do photographs of famous people with heartfelt inscriptions. —

Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2026 That includes the exact paint on the exterior, along with interior materials, brake calipers, functional markings, and personalized inscriptions. —

Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 10 Apr. 2026 The inscription on the granite base states that 109,000 Kansas Citians donated to fund the statue, which was dedicated in 1925. —

Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 9 Apr. 2026 The ring had been missing for more than two years and volunteers used a unique manufacturer inscription on the band to identify its owner, finally returning to them. —

Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 8 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for inscription

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epitaph

Noun

The quote is often cited as an epitaph to Boeing’s golden age.

— John Pacenti, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
The inversion of Ehrlich's nightmare scenario is perhaps the most fitting epitaph for his life's central thesis.

— Steve Forbes, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2026