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Obituary

noun
/oʊˈbɪt.ʃu.er.i/

Meaning

a notice of someone's death published in a newspaper; biographical account of deceased person
A notice of a person's death, often published in a newspaper with a brief biography.

Example Sentences

The newspaper published his obituary yesterday.

The newspaper published an obituary for the famous writer.

Synonyms

death notice, memorial, tribute, eulogy, announcement
Entry 1
death notice, memorial, tribute, eulogy
Entry 2
death notice, memorial, tribute, announcement

Antonyms

birth announcement, celebration, life story
Entry 1
birth announcement, celebration, life story
Entry 2
birth announcement

Collocations

write obituary, publish obituary, obituary notice, write an obituary, obituary column
Entry 1
write obituary, publish obituary, obituary notice
Entry 2
obituary notice, write an obituary, obituary column

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