Synonyms of 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."

Related Words

• epitaph
• memorial
• tribute
• testimonial
• eulogy
• hic jacet
• obituary
• obit
• necrology

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of inscription

The giant installation has drawn attention since it was first spotted on Monday, with passersby stopping to read the lengthy inscription on the mock award. — Callum Sutherland, Time, 15 July 2026

Specialists believe the tomb dates to the Ramesside period, which spans Egypt's 19th and 20th dynasties, based on the artistic style of its inscriptions. — CBS News, 12 July 2026

The eight objects offered at Bonhams and Apollo Art Auction House include statue heads, an inscription and tombstones. — News Desk, Artforum, 7 July 2026

The Brahmi inscription, in particular, suggests the people who lived in the region had connections with broader trade and cultural networks stretching across South and Southeast Asia, according to the Smithsonian Magazine. — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 7 July 2026