as in obits
a notice of a person's death usually with a short biographical account
several obituaries for Herman Melville portrayed him as an obscure, largely forgotten author
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Recent Examples of obituaries
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Jordan Kellogg, Cincinnati Enquirer, 31 Mar. 2026
More from The Providence Journal Find the latest obituaries here.
—Will Richmond, The Providence Journal, 26 Mar. 2026
The Frontier identified the service members using state medical examiner records and obituaries.
—Brianna Bailey, The Frontier, 14 Mar. 2026
Investigators say Raker searched obituaries, found the addresses of the deceased people and then broke into their homes.
—Laura Fay, CBS News, 2 Mar. 2026
The public was reminded of Bardot’s politics in obituaries published after her death.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 27 Feb. 2026
Langford's family has waited so long for justice, obituaries show that at least one of her four children died 15 years ago at the age of 72.
—Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 24 Feb. 2026
Many obituaries have emphasized Jackson’s hunger for publicity.
—Adam Serwer, The Atlantic, 17 Feb. 2026
Analysts tracked their presence through military movements and, later, obituaries of soldiers who were killed.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 13 Mar. 2025
Jordan Kellogg, Cincinnati Enquirer, 31 Mar. 2026
More from The Providence Journal Find the latest obituaries here.
—Will Richmond, The Providence Journal, 26 Mar. 2026
The Frontier identified the service members using state medical examiner records and obituaries.
—Brianna Bailey, The Frontier, 14 Mar. 2026
Investigators say Raker searched obituaries, found the addresses of the deceased people and then broke into their homes.
—Laura Fay, CBS News, 2 Mar. 2026
The public was reminded of Bardot’s politics in obituaries published after her death.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 27 Feb. 2026
Langford's family has waited so long for justice, obituaries show that at least one of her four children died 15 years ago at the age of 72.
—Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 24 Feb. 2026
Many obituaries have emphasized Jackson’s hunger for publicity.
—Adam Serwer, The Atlantic, 17 Feb. 2026
Analysts tracked their presence through military movements and, later, obituaries of soldiers who were killed.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 13 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for obituaries
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Alas, hip-hop had lost its former glory, read the premature obits.—
Rodney Carmichael,
NPR,
1 Oct. 2025
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That religious significance helps explain the presence of so many priestly and temple-related inscriptions among the fragments.—
Ryan Brennan
April 1,
Kansas City Star,
1 Apr. 2026
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Here and in works throughout the show, symbols and inscriptions refer both to gift giver and gift recipient, bridging the distance between Europe and the Holy Land.—
Sarah Kozlowski,
Dallas Morning News,
21 Mar. 2026
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Outside, the landscaped grounds highlight memorials, monuments and views across the city.—
Susan Stapleton,
Des Moines Register,
31 Mar. 2026
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In the loft, Ann tells Caroline that Lauren is often a footnote to sycophantic memorials for John in the media, while Carolyn continues to be painted as a villain.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Obituaries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obituaries. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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