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obituary

noun

ə-ˈbi-chə-ˌwer-ē

Definition of obituary

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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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Recent Examples of obituary Former Times staff writer Michael Kupper wrote this obituary prior to his death in 2025. — Michael Kupper, Los Angeles Times, 16 Aug. 2026 Attention could’ve turned to 2027, and obituaries for a disappointing campaign could’ve been crafted. — Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026 So no, the consumer is not about to die, however many obituaries the quarter produces. — Nigel Morris, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026 State news agency Xinhua reported the cause as illness, citing an obituary issued by China’s Communist Party. — Simon Denyer, Washington Post, 12 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for obituary

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When the organ pipes were removed from the Copernicus Center, there were plans to move them to the Portage, but this did not work out, the obit said.

— Adam Harrington, CBS News, 24 Aug. 2026
The number of obits of entertainers and athletes, grouped together, rose, from seventh most in 1900 to fifth in 1925, third in 1950, and first in 1975.

— Sam Roberts, Longreads, 11 Aug. 2026

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The reverse features a portrait and inscription honoring motorsports pioneer Roger Penske.

— Rena Rowe, The Washington Examiner, 20 Aug. 2026
In the open-air park (Campo dei Nomi), artist Tonino Guerra created moving inscriptions dedicated to his friends Federico Fellini and Giulietta Masina.

— Irene S. Levine, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026

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Tubes from hospital equipment were still attached to his face, gunshot wounds on his right side were still gaping, and tattoos which included a gun and a bullet casing were still embedded in his skin, a permanent memorial to the tools of his demise.

— Andy Rose, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026
As the 25th anniversary of 9/11 approaches, the Oak Lawn Public Library commemorated the village’s memorial to the tragedy with a visit from its creator.

— Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 22 Aug. 2026

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