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obituary

[oh-bich-oo-er-ee] / oʊˈbɪtʃ uˌɛr i /
NOUN
notice of person's death
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK
birth announcement


Example Sentences

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Writing the political obituary of the 71-year-old leader may still be premature.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

In one all-hands, Schulman recommended that staff ask AI to write their obituary to see how the technology works and how it frames their lives.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 19, 2026

Her obituary describes her as the “high school queen” her junior year.

From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026

Jones died March 20 after a long illness, according to an online obituary.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

An obituary headline flashed into my mind: Local Girl, 10, Done In by Storm and Petrified Pet!

From Each Little Bird That Sings by Deborah Wiles



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