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obit

noun

ō-ˈbit

Definition of obit

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a notice of a person's death usually with a short biographical account she reads the obits as soon as she gets her morning paper

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Recent Examples of obit Make time for the colorful and touching memories shared in this obit. — Alex Kirshner, New York Times, 10 May 2026 A lot of obits have been written the past few weeks. — ABC News, 5 May 2026 Major news organizations compose advance obits on significant figures, a just-in-case endeavor that feels both hugely important and somewhat macabre. — Arts Editor, Los Angeles Times, 24 Apr. 2026 Continue reading … EDITORIAL FIRESTORM — New York Times calls Iran's dictator 'hard-line cleric' in obit, sparking backlash. — FOXNews.com, 2 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for obit

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obituary

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According to her obituary, Rivera was born on June 2, 1943, in Iloilo, Philippines, and died on April 15 in Honolulu, Hawaii.

— Jack Dunn, Variety, 4 Aug. 2026
The media is always writing the obituary about the superhero movie and superhero fatigue.

— Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 3 Aug. 2026

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