Definition of necrologynext
as in obituary
a notice of a person's death usually with a short biographical account the club's founder recently died, and this month's newsletter includes a lengthy necrology

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obituary
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  • Jake was 9 days from turning 11 at the time of his death, per his obituary.
    Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 4 July 2026
  • More from The Providence Journal Find the latest obituaries here.
    Will Richmond, The Providence Journal, 3 July 2026
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“Necrology.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/necrology. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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