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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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
“Most obituaries are written in haste with the help of a funeral director,” said James R. Hagerty, a longtime obituary writer for the Wall Street Journal.
From MarketWatch ● May 19, 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
Chapter Eleven had been dealing with the bureaucratic side of things, getting the death certificates and placing the obituaries.
From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides
