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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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More from The Providence Journal Find the latest obituaries here.
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Will Richmond, The Providence Journal, 22 Apr. 2026
Eskridge, 34, co-founded the Institute for Exotic Science in Huntsville, Alabama, according to her obituary.
—Natasha Chen, CNN Money, 21 Apr. 2026
Kepner was remembered in her obituary as a bubbly, outgoing and reliable high school senior and cheerleader from central Florida.
—Rebecca Cohen, NBC news, 21 Apr. 2026
Other notable developments during his tenure were the Arlington Highlands shopping center, the Viridian master planned community and the rebirth of Downtown, according to the city's obituary.
—Steven Rosenbaum, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026
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Will Richmond, The Providence Journal, 22 Apr. 2026
Eskridge, 34, co-founded the Institute for Exotic Science in Huntsville, Alabama, according to her obituary.
—Natasha Chen, CNN Money, 21 Apr. 2026
Kepner was remembered in her obituary as a bubbly, outgoing and reliable high school senior and cheerleader from central Florida.
—Rebecca Cohen, NBC news, 21 Apr. 2026
Other notable developments during his tenure were the Arlington Highlands shopping center, the Viridian master planned community and the rebirth of Downtown, according to the city's obituary.
—Steven Rosenbaum, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for obituary
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Continue reading … EDITORIAL FIRESTORM — New York Times calls Iran's dictator 'hard-line cleric' in obit, sparking backlash.—
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FOXNews.com,
2 Mar. 2026
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Material for that obit has been rolling in of late.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
21 Feb. 2026
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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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Other finds included lacquerware, bronze objects, slivers of bamboo bearing inscriptions, and several maps drawn on pine boards.—
Urnesha Bhattacherjee,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
27 Apr. 2026
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Between the bold colors and pretty ‘plant parent’ inscription, this trowel and hand rake are the perfect vibe.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Apr. 2026
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For now, friends and neighbors honor Celeste’s memory at the memorial that Cortez started with a lone photo of the girl and some flowers.—
Ray Sanchez,
CNN Money,
24 Apr. 2026
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The memorial also allowed workers to reconnect.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Obituary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obituary. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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