as in posthumous
occurring after one's death
postmortem tests on the brain tissue of people who had been suffering from Alzheimer's disease
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as in autopsy
examination of a dead body especially to find out the cause of death
the postmortem revealed that the cause of death had been an undetected heart defect
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Recent Examples of postmortem
Emily Toomey, Smithsonian, 21 Aug. 2019
Nearby, the researchers also found skulls apparently stuck together with mortar—remnants of one of the towers flanking the tzompantli, where most skulls once exhibited on its posts ended their postmortem journey.
—Lizzie Wade, Science | AAAS, 21 June 2018
Andrew McGowan, Variety, 4 Sep. 2025
During the reexamination of the case, Dr. Michael Revelle, an emergency medicine physician and medical examiner, studied postmortem photographs, crime scene photographs, notes made by the medical examiner at the time and Buford Pusser’s statements.
—Audrey McAvoy, Twin Cities, 31 Aug. 2025
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Adjective
In addition to studying postmortem tissue, imaging methods like MRIs offer alternative tools for investigating neurological conditions.
—Emily Toomey, Smithsonian, 21 Aug. 2019
Nearby, the researchers also found skulls apparently stuck together with mortar—remnants of one of the towers flanking the tzompantli, where most skulls once exhibited on its posts ended their postmortem journey.
—Lizzie Wade, Science | AAAS, 21 June 2018
Noun
Free of life’s burdens, Weems seems at ease with her postmortem state.
—Andrew McGowan, Variety, 4 Sep. 2025
During the reexamination of the case, Dr. Michael Revelle, an emergency medicine physician and medical examiner, studied postmortem photographs, crime scene photographs, notes made by the medical examiner at the time and Buford Pusser’s statements.
—Audrey McAvoy, Twin Cities, 31 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for postmortem
Adjective
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Families and estates must have the capability to enforce their decisions on how posthumous likeness is used.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
14 Oct. 2025
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Remembering Courtney Kampa through a posthumous collection capturing a vibrant life and creative ethos.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 Oct. 2025
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Clark said an autopsy revealed that the former Auburn professor was stabbed seven times with a bladed object, with wounds to the neck, chest, right hand and forearm.—
Adam Sabes,
FOXNews.com,
16 Oct. 2025
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One of the adults was possibly pregnant, but an autopsy has not yet confirmed that, according to authorities.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
15 Oct. 2025
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How to Protect Your Luggage From Bed Bugs From delayed flights to lost luggage, travel is already anxiety-inducing enough without adding these pervasive pests to the mix.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Sep. 2025
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Sunday saw a delayed start and revamped schedule after a storm caused a shelter in place to be issued.—
Kirby Adams,
Louisville Courier Journal,
22 Sep. 2025
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“Postmortem.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/postmortem. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.
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