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Recent Examples of sarcophagus
While some come from the bodies themselves, many other chemical molecules arose from archeological objects like the sarcophaguses and mummification fabric.
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Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 14 Feb. 2025
Given the sarcophagus’ theme and the notable diversity of ancient Caesarea, which was home to Jews and Christians alike, the family was probably pagan.
—Aurora Martínez, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 June 2025
Photos show what the corridor looks like while walking through and what the rectangular chamber looks like from above.
Inside the burial chamber, archaeologists found one larger sarcophagus filled with animal bones and five stone coffins, the ministry said.
—Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 12 Mar. 2025
In an apse, near the site of the sarcophagus, is a sparkling mosaic of Jesus in reddish and gold robes sitting atop the orb of the world.
—Elizabeth Dias, New York Times, 8 May 2025
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Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 14 Feb. 2025
Given the sarcophagus’ theme and the notable diversity of ancient Caesarea, which was home to Jews and Christians alike, the family was probably pagan.
—Aurora Martínez, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 June 2025
Photos show what the corridor looks like while walking through and what the rectangular chamber looks like from above.
Inside the burial chamber, archaeologists found one larger sarcophagus filled with animal bones and five stone coffins, the ministry said.
—Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 12 Mar. 2025
In an apse, near the site of the sarcophagus, is a sparkling mosaic of Jesus in reddish and gold robes sitting atop the orb of the world.
—Elizabeth Dias, New York Times, 8 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sarcophagus
Noun
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Other green burials, which avoid embalming chemicals and use biodegradable caskets, already are legal in Minnesota.—
Alex Derosier,
Twin Cities,
16 July 2025
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Caisson units provide horses and soldiers to pull caskets at military funerals.—
Raven Brunner,
People.com,
9 July 2025
Noun
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This Fall may be the final nail in the coffin, however.—
John Cassillo,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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The biggest revelation in both movies is that throughout the war Lucas had heroin shipped to the U.S. from Vietnam in coffins containing dead soldiers.—
Steve Bloom,
HollywoodReporter,
24 June 2025
Noun
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For centuries, this fungus was feared as a silent killer lurking in ancient tombs, responsible for mysterious deaths and the legend of the pharaoh’s curse.—
Justin Stebbing,
JSTOR Daily,
24 July 2025
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Firemen in their command center calm the fears of the locals who call in, law enforcement tracks down tomb robbers, while in the port of Torre Annunziata, Syrian tankers unload Ukrainian grain.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
22 July 2025
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“Sarcophagus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sarcophagus. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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