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obit

[oh-bit, oh-bit, ob-it, ob-it] / oʊˈbɪt, ˈoʊ bɪt, ˈɒb ɪt, ˈɒb ɪt /


NOUN
obituary
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK
birth announcement


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Crafting your obit forces you to reflect on your priorities, values and legacy.

From MarketWatch May 19, 2026

His obit, after all, refers to a lack of resolution around both his death and his legacy.

From Salon Aug. 30, 2024

“Matthew Charles Slay of Trinidad, CA, passed away last week following a brief and courageous battle with an oversized piece of steak,” began the paid obit, like none in memory.

From Los Angeles Times Dec. 23, 2023

But not everything made it into that obit.

From Seattle Times Apr. 22, 2023

“I want that obit in the next edition.”

From "Dead End in Norvelt" by Jack Gantos




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