obituary
noun
a notice of the death of a person, often with a biographical sketch, as in a newspaper.
obituaries
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pluralof obituary.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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And it is exactly why 60/40 obituaries kept getting written when U.S. large-capitalization stocks could do no wrong.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 15, 2026
As much as he was revered during his nearly two decades as Fed chairman for protecting the stock market from a series of crashes and near-crashes, his obituaries take a more measured view.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 25, 2026
That address has also shown up in Michigan obituaries advising mourners how to donate to The Fellowship on behalf of the deceased.
From Salon ● Jun. 9, 2026
James R. Hagerty, known as Bob, is based in Pittsburgh and writes obituaries and other feature stories for The Wall Street Journal.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 20, 2026
In the mornings Dad handed us the comics out of the paper and flipped over to the obituaries just to make sure everyone we knew was still alive and kicking.
From "The Season of Styx Malone" by Kekla Magoon
