Epitaph and Necrology

Epitaph

Epitaph noun - An inscription on a tombstone or monument in memory of the person buried there.
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Necrology and epitaph are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Necrology" instead a noun "Epitaph".

Necrology

Necrology noun - A notice of a person's death usually with a short biographical account.
Usage example: the club's founder recently died, and this month's newsletter includes a lengthy necrology
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Synonyms for Necrology

Epitaph and necrology are semantically related. You can use "Epitaph" instead a noun "Necrology".

Nearby Word: necrologue
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Necrology and Epitaph. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 01, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/epitaph/necrology
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