inscription

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 On the otherwise attractive exterior, the clarity of incised inscriptions in the limestone varies considerably under different lighting conditions and can be too subtle. — Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2026 Overall, Uzunoğlu said the importance of the research lies in what the inscriptions reveal together. — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 10 Sep. 2026 Egyptian tourism and antiquities ministry Archaeologists also uncovered an ornate facade covered with funeral inscriptions, alongside formal depictions of the tomb's owner. — CBS News, 9 Sep. 2026 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 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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“Inscription.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inscription. Accessed 7 Oct. 2026.

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