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Posthumously

Verb / ˈpɑ:stʃʊmʌsli: / Another word for posthumously — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Posthumously means occurring, awarded, or appearing after the death of the person being discussed.

Synonyms & similar words

post-mortem post-obit post-obituary postobit posthumously post-obit post-obituary postobit posthumous post-obit post-obituary postobit post-obit post-obituary postobit posthumous

Example sentences

  1. The posthumously published book became a bestseller.
  2. The awards were given posthumously to honor the fallen soldiers.
  3. The artist's paintings gained popularity posthumously.
  4. The musician's unreleased songs were released posthumously.
  5. The poem was discovered posthumously in the author's belongings.

Quotes

  • 'Genius might be the ability to say a profound thing in a simple way.' - Charles Bukowski
  • 'To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment.' - Ralph Waldo Emerson
  • 'The only way to do great work is to love what you do.' - Steve Jobs

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