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Recent Examples of sarcophagus
That could produce a similar effect to the sarcophagus built around Chernobyl after the disaster in 1986, Bretton-Gordon said.
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Alexander Smith, NBC news, 20 June 2025
The sarcophagus is now undergoing conservation before being presented to the public.
—Aurora Martínez, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 June 2025
The sarcophagus, which has become increasingly unstable, was never meant to last.
—Kim Barker, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2025
While the Nosferatu sarcophagus debuted ahead of the holidays, the official NBCUniversal shop site warns that the beds, which are made to order, likely won’t arrive in time for Christmas.
—Mia Galuppo, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Dec. 2024
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Alexander Smith, NBC news, 20 June 2025
The sarcophagus is now undergoing conservation before being presented to the public.
—Aurora Martínez, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 June 2025
The sarcophagus, which has become increasingly unstable, was never meant to last.
—Kim Barker, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2025
While the Nosferatu sarcophagus debuted ahead of the holidays, the official NBCUniversal shop site warns that the beds, which are made to order, likely won’t arrive in time for Christmas.
—Mia Galuppo, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sarcophagus
Noun
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Rosebud Lee — like Emmett Till’s mother, months later — insisted her husband’s casket be open at his funeral.—
Equal Justice Initiative,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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At the church, a contingent of the Patriot Guard, who had ridden alongside, welcomed him, and an Honor Guard from the Army’s National 40th Division carried in his casket for a small, private ceremony that included military honors.—
Erika I. Ritchie,
Oc Register,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Netanyahu's office announced earlier on Sunday that Israel received a coffin from the Red Cross inside the Gaza Strip.—
Stephen Sorace,
FOXNews.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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Tragically, one of William's next royal engagements would be walking behind his mother's coffin on the day of her funeral.—
Meredith Kile,
PEOPLE,
9 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The Suleymaniye Mosque is considered Ottoman architect Mimar Sinan's most splendid Istanbul mosque, and he himself is buried in a tomb nearby.—
Katie Nadworny,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Nov. 2025
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But now, winners of the lottery will be granted the opportunity to buy and restore one of 30 tombs in three different cemeteries, with city hall agreeing to lease the corresponding burial plot to those who meet certain standards.—
Jack Guy,
CNN Money,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Sarcophagus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sarcophagus. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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