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Obituary

Description:

An obituary is a written notice or announcement in a newspaper, online publication, or funeral program that reports the death of a person and provides a summary of their life, accomplishments, and funeral details.

Sense 1:

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A notice of a person's death, typically including a brief biography of their life.

Example Sentence 1: The obituary mentioned his dedicated service to the community as a teacher and his love for adventure and travel.

Example Sentence 2: She wrote a heartfelt obituary to honor her beloved grandmother's memory.

Sense 2:

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Relating to, or suitable for an obituary.

Example Sentence 1: The newspaper dedicated a section to publish obituary notices of local residents.

Example Sentence 2: The family requested a somber and obituary-themed funeral program.

Related Products:

• Obituary Books
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• Biographies