SEPULTURE Synonyms: 37 Similar and Opposite Words

sepulture

noun

ˈse-pəl-ˌchu̇r

Definition of sepulture

as in tomb

a final resting place for a dead person opened the sepulture and examined the mummy

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as in burial

the act or ceremony of putting a dead body in its final resting place the final sepulture of the body had to wait until the ground thawed

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Archaeologists have uncovered tombs, theaters, baths, stadiums, and other remnants of the city, which was inhabited for more than 1,000 years.

— Brittany Anas, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026
Visitors can view artifacts that museum officials say offer a rare look at discoveries from ancient Egypt, including objects unearthed by archaeologists and items made of gold from tombs.

— ABC News, ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026

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When Soldier is killed in a car accident, Pierce’s conflicting obligations to family and friends becomes manifested in the choice between his brother’s wedding and his best friend’s funeral — both falling on the same day.

— Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 17 Aug. 2026
One person was killed and two others critically injured when gunfire erupted outside a Utah church during a funeral, police said.

— Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026

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