Synonyms for

Obituary

Verb / əʊˈbɪtʃu:ˌeri: / Another word for obituary — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A notice of someone's death, often including a brief biography.

Synonyms & similar words

necrology obit memorial eulogy tribute remembrance commemoration necrology memoriam obit memoir biography profile

Synonyms by register

Formal

death notice necrology eulogy

Informal

death announcement obits

Literary

final tribute last rites notice farewell notice

Antonyms

birth announcement proclamation of life celebration of life biography life story

Common collocations

  • publish an obituary
  • write an obituary
  • read an obituary
  • death notice obituary
  • obituary notice
  • obituary column
  • obituary section

Word family

noun obituary

Usage note

An obituary is a formal announcement of a death, typically including biographical details. While 'obits' is a common informal abbreviation, it should be avoided in formal contexts.

Example sentences

  1. The obituary was written by the deceased's son.
  2. She found her mother's obituary while cleaning the attic.
  3. The obituary listed the woman's many accomplishments.
  4. The obituary was published in the local newspaper.
  5. I read the obituary and was moved by the woman's life story.

Quotes

  • An obituary is not a biography, it is a news story. A biography is a story of a life; an obituary is a news story of a death.
  • The best obituary for me would read, 'He died yesterday, but he was really great in 'Breaking Bad.'
  • The obituary is the last chance for a writer to tell the story of a life.

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