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 In a description of the portrait of Boleyn, the Royal Collection Trust acknowledges the doubt surrounding their identification of the sitter, and notes that it is based on a later inscription. —

Leigh Anne Miller, ARTnews.com, 4 May 2026 Notably, the inscription does not mention her career as a novelist — an absence that has moved generations of readers who came to pay their respects. —

Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 1 May 2026 Work on the marble inscriptions began in 1860. —

Ethan Teekah, Encyclopedia Britannica, 1 May 2026 Between the bold colors and pretty ‘plant parent’ inscription, this trowel and hand rake are the perfect vibe. —

Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for inscription

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epitaph

Noun

That is an apt epitaph for one of the darkest days in the history of the Florida Legislature.

— Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 30 Apr. 2026
The quote is often cited as an epitaph to Boeing’s golden age.

— John Pacenti, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026