obituaries
word · lemma: obituary
Definition
Obituaries are written notices, often in newspapers, that announce someone has died and usually include a short summary of their life and achievements.
Usage & Nuances
'Obituaries' is a formal, respectful term, most often used for newspaper and online notices. Common collocations are 'write an obituary', 'publish obituaries', and 'read the obituaries'. Not to be confused with 'death notice', which is usually a shorter, factual announcement.
Example Sentences
The newspaper printed many obituaries this week.
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She reads the obituaries every morning.
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I wrote obituaries for the local newspaper.
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He always checks the obituaries before anything else in the paper.
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It was touching to read all the heartfelt obituaries about her.
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Sometimes the obituaries tell fascinating life stories you’d never expect.
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