as in obituaries
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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obituaries
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At least, that’s how Meredith told it, and how his obituaries eventually reported it.—
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In online obituaries, the children were remembered for their vibrant personalities and joyful spirits.—
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24 Apr. 2026
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“Necrologies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/necrologies. Accessed 4 May. 2026.
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