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posthumous

[pos-chuh-muhs, -choo-] / ˈpɒs tʃə məs, -tʃʊ- /
ADJECTIVE
after death
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That material and the five other previously unheard tunes, as well as demos and remastered songs, form part of a new, posthumous album called The Shel Talmy Recordings.

From BBC Sep. 17, 2026

Reiner, who died last December, received a posthumous Emmy last week for his guest appearance in The Bear.

From BBC Sep. 15, 2026

Other highlights from the Emmy pre-ceremonies were a posthumous award for Rob Reiner for best guest actor in a comedy for "The Bear," and seven prizes for Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show.

From Barron's Sep. 12, 2026

Around the same time, Elsesser discovered hip-hop via 2Pac’s posthumous album, “Until the End of Time.”

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 7, 2026

Both were vitally interested in Macon Dead’s son, and both had close and supportive posthumous communication with their fathers.

From "Song of Solomon" by Toni Morrison




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