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Recent Examples of inscription
Jersey in hand, Jokić’s post-All-Star Game autograph tour had stopped at Wembanyama’s locker, and his inscription request couldn’t have been clearer.
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Benjamin Burrows, New York Times, 24 Feb. 2026
The inscription on the base of the statue is advice that Riley says his father – Lee Riley – shared with him before his death, accompanied by a bible verse from Mark 3:25 of the New Testament.
—Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 23 Feb. 2026
Looking ahead, researchers are developing a 3D digital platform to further analyze the graffiti — while the park plans to install protective roofing to help preserve the inscriptions for future visitors.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 19 Feb. 2026
In the days after Kirk’s death, politicians, law enforcement, and many media outlets tried to parse the meaning of the assassin’s inscriptions—to find a motive or assign blame.
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 14 Feb. 2026
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Benjamin Burrows, New York Times, 24 Feb. 2026
The inscription on the base of the statue is advice that Riley says his father – Lee Riley – shared with him before his death, accompanied by a bible verse from Mark 3:25 of the New Testament.
—Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 23 Feb. 2026
Looking ahead, researchers are developing a 3D digital platform to further analyze the graffiti — while the park plans to install protective roofing to help preserve the inscriptions for future visitors.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 19 Feb. 2026
In the days after Kirk’s death, politicians, law enforcement, and many media outlets tried to parse the meaning of the assassin’s inscriptions—to find a motive or assign blame.
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 14 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inscription
epitaph
Noun
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That was the takeaway from his interview with Politico, an epitaph for the continent’s migration policy, strategic posture and governing class.—
Newsweek Editors,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Dec. 2025
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Finale affirm Hamlin’s career epitaph is heartbreak: Denny Hamlin -- at age 44 the greatest driver to never win a Cup Series season championship -- was three laps away from his first, but instead left Phoenix Raceway as downtrodden as he’s been.—
Greg Cote
November 9,
Miami Herald,
9 Nov. 2025
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“Inscription.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inscription. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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