Synonyms of inscriptions

inscriptions

noun

plural of inscription

as in epitaphs

something said or written about someone to remember their life

The inscription on the urn read "Loving Father, Husband, and Brother."

Related Words

• epitaphs
• memorials
• tributes
• testimonials
• eulogies
• hic jacets
• obituaries
• obits
• necrologies

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of inscriptions

Custom inscriptions could be accommodated, but off-site, noted owner Donna Muhr. — Jim Dudlicek, Chicago Tribune, 6 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

The Arab silver coins, or dirhams, also contain inscriptions that can be linked to specific minting locations and years. — Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 3 Sep. 2026

In the open-air park (Campo dei Nomi), artist Tonino Guerra created moving inscriptions dedicated to his friends Federico Fellini and Giulietta Masina. — Irene S. Levine, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026

Divination practices often use Tarot cards or the ogham alphabet, which was originally employed in early medieval Irish and Pictish inscriptions. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 Aug. 2026

While most of the artifacts date to around the early first century BCE, the sling ammunition inscriptions offer a much more concrete time period. — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 30 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 fragments, known as octraca, have inscriptions detailing commercial transactions, correspondence and other details of daily life, Zahran said. — ABC News, 4 July 2026