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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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More from The Providence Journal Find the latest obituaries here.
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Will Richmond, The Providence Journal, 3 Mar. 2026
Doris Nantz passed away peacefully in 2022, according to her obituary.
—Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 3 Mar. 2026
Nantz’s mother, Doris, passed away peacefully in 2022, according to her obituary.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2026
An obituary from the Behner Funeral Home and Crematory in Fairfield said services will be held at the Maharishi International University campus, but no date has been set.
—Kyle Werner, Des Moines Register, 1 Mar. 2026
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Will Richmond, The Providence Journal, 3 Mar. 2026
Doris Nantz passed away peacefully in 2022, according to her obituary.
—Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 3 Mar. 2026
Nantz’s mother, Doris, passed away peacefully in 2022, according to her obituary.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2026
An obituary from the Behner Funeral Home and Crematory in Fairfield said services will be held at the Maharishi International University campus, but no date has been set.
—Kyle Werner, Des Moines Register, 1 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for obituary
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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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Material for that obit has been rolling in of late.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
21 Feb. 2026
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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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Over the years, more than 11,000 inscriptions have been found across the city, ranging from political commentary and love declarations to sporting slogans, jokes, and poems.—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Mar. 2026
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Across Pompeii, over 11,000 inscriptions have been found, including political commentary, love declarations, sporting slogans, jokes, and poems — the graffiti of its time, almost like an ancient Reddit board.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
9 Mar. 2026
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The sound of children playing has given way to the rattle of helium balloons clinging to the memorial for 11-year-old QueenEr’Re Reed.—
Cameron Knight,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
8 Mar. 2026
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As the day continued and police barriers were taken down, witnesses, friends and strangers left flowers and candles on a makeshift memorial on Buford’s front step.—
Emiliano Tahui Gómez,
Austin American Statesman,
8 Mar. 2026
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“Obituary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obituary. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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