obituary

[oh-bich-oo-er-ee] / oʊˈbɪtʃ uˌɛr i /

NOUN

notice of person's death

Synonyms

STRONGEST

eulogy obit

STRONG

announcement necrology register

WEAK

death notice mortuary tribute

Antonyms

WEAK

birth announcement

Example Sentences

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Her obituary describes her as the “high school queen” her junior year.

From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026

Most of my friends have never had to write an obituary, or file a life insurance claim, or deal with probate court.

From Salon • Mar. 24, 2026

And when the next bombshell research report drops, ask yourself: Do I own the companies in the obituary section or the companies writing the eulogy?

From MarketWatch • Mar. 19, 2026

An obituary posted on a funeral home website after Dyer's death said he was "sweet, gentle, quiet, kind and very caring to those he loved".

From BBC • Mar. 11, 2026

Nobody ever knows who’s supposed to read the obituary.

From "The Boy in the Black Suit" by Jason Reynolds