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posthumous

[pos-chuh-muhs, -choo-] / ˈpɒs tʃə məs, -tʃʊ- /
ADJECTIVE
after death
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Ridley Scott returns with post-apocalyptic film ‘The Dog Stars,’ found-footage horror comes to Broadway with ‘Paranormal Activity,’ a posthumous release digs into Prince’s archives, and more.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 23, 2026

Panettiere’s book, “This Is Me: A Reckoning,” now offers a posthumous account of a youth spent in the unforgiving eye of the entertainment industry.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 17, 2026

Rideaux understands the weight that comes with being a part of Hussle’s first posthumous release.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 12, 2026

He is expected to make posthumous appearances in Godzilla x Kong: Supernova and The Last Resort in 2027.

From BBC Jul. 13, 2026

I had heard such predictions all my life from Malcolm and all his posthumous followers who hollered that the Dreamers must reap what they sow.

From "Between the World and Me" by Ta-Nehisi Coates




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