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Recent Examples of inscription
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 Schomburg’s groundbreaking collection.
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Laura E. Helton, Literary Hub, 20 Apr. 2026
During a visit to the library in February, Igra opened the book to show its inscription.
—Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 14 Apr. 2026
It’s widely believed that Elizabeth II was buried with her wedding ring; as such, the mystery of the inscription remains a secret for the lifetime loves to share.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 12 Apr. 2026
Paintings of the course hang on the walls, as do photographs of famous people with heartfelt inscriptions.
—Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2026
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Laura E. Helton, Literary Hub, 20 Apr. 2026
During a visit to the library in February, Igra opened the book to show its inscription.
—Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 14 Apr. 2026
It’s widely believed that Elizabeth II was buried with her wedding ring; as such, the mystery of the inscription remains a secret for the lifetime loves to share.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 12 Apr. 2026
Paintings of the course hang on the walls, as do photographs of famous people with heartfelt inscriptions.
—Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inscription
epitaph
Noun
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The quote is often cited as an epitaph to Boeing’s golden age.—
John Pacenti,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
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The inversion of Ehrlich's nightmare scenario is perhaps the most fitting epitaph for his life's central thesis.—
Steve Forbes,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Inscription.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inscription. Accessed 4 May. 2026.
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