as in obit
a notice of a person's death usually with a short biographical account
several obituaries for Herman Melville portrayed him as an obscure, largely forgotten author
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Recent Examples of obituary
Hasty loved baseball hats, premium cigars and trying new restaurants, according to a Texas Tribune obituary.
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Saul Pink, San Antonio Express-News, 2 May 2026
Saturday at the New Ulm National Guard Readiness Center in New Ulm, according to an obituary.
—Forum News Service, Twin Cities, 1 May 2026
An online obituary for Cyr says his family is also buried in Clearwater.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 1 May 2026
Gayle Wilson was 75 years old, per her obituary.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
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Saul Pink, San Antonio Express-News, 2 May 2026
Saturday at the New Ulm National Guard Readiness Center in New Ulm, according to an obituary.
—Forum News Service, Twin Cities, 1 May 2026
An online obituary for Cyr says his family is also buried in Clearwater.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 1 May 2026
Gayle Wilson was 75 years old, per her obituary.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for obituary
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A lot of obits have been written the past few weeks.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
5 May 2026
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Continue reading … EDITORIAL FIRESTORM — New York Times calls Iran's dictator 'hard-line cleric' in obit, sparking backlash.—
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FOXNews.com,
2 Mar. 2026
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The quote is often cited as an epitaph to Boeing’s golden age.—
John Pacenti,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
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The inversion of Ehrlich's nightmare scenario is perhaps the most fitting epitaph for his life's central thesis.—
Steve Forbes,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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Other finds included lacquerware, bronze objects, slivers of bamboo bearing inscriptions, and several maps drawn on pine boards.—
Urnesha Bhattacherjee,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
27 Apr. 2026
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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
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In front of the memorial, a small gray cat sits in the rain before wandering to the front door of the gray and white home, curling near the entrance where blood had been spattered just weeks earlier.—
Alaa Elassar,
CNN Money,
10 May 2026
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Responders in Martinez first organized a memorial for the 20th anniversary in 1996, pitching in funds to build a monument and plaque.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
9 May 2026
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“Obituary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obituary. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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