Thesaurus results for INSCRIPTION

inscription

noun

as in epitaph

something said or written about someone to remember their life The inscription on the urn read "Loving Father, Husband, and Brother."

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Recent Examples of inscription Notably, the inscription does not mention her career as a novelist — an absence that has moved generations of readers who came to pay their respects. —

Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 1 May 2026 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 As inscriptions found at the ancient cultural center indicate, the statue honors the deity as a patron of craft—a fitting tribute, as Laodicea was renowned for textile production. —

Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 26 Apr. 2026 For the past decade, a team of scholars, librarians, and archivists have used bibliographical clues—including inscriptions and bookplates—to piece back together a record of this groundbreaking collection. —

Laura E. Helton, Literary Hub, 20 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for inscription

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epitaph

Noun

The quote is often cited as an epitaph to Boeing’s golden age.

— John Pacenti, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
For the more than 500 Y Combinator fintech startups that didn’t make it, that may be the most useful epitaph: not that the idea was wrong, but that the calendar was.

— Boaz Sobrado, Forbes.com, 30 Mar. 2026