as in deadly
of, relating to, or suggestive of death
the huge department store's mortuary atmosphere in its sad, last weeks of operation
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Recent Examples of mortuary
Though the final product is well-suited for a mortuary, Braverman points out that the overall atmosphere could fit an array of spaces.
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Kelsey Mulvey, House Beautiful, 31 Oct. 2022
The mortuary temples are important historical documents, providing information about the reigns of the pharaohs who built them.
—Bob Brier, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Oct. 2022
In 2021, nationwide new student enrollment in accredited mortuary science programs jumped 24% over 2020, according to the American Board of Funeral Service Education.
—Parija Kavilanz, CNN, 10 Sep. 2022
Cole said her daughter hoped to attend Florida State University and study mortuary science.
—Omari Daniels, Washington Post, 22 Nov. 2022
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Kelsey Mulvey, House Beautiful, 31 Oct. 2022
The mortuary temples are important historical documents, providing information about the reigns of the pharaohs who built them.
—Bob Brier, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Oct. 2022
In 2021, nationwide new student enrollment in accredited mortuary science programs jumped 24% over 2020, according to the American Board of Funeral Service Education.
—Parija Kavilanz, CNN, 10 Sep. 2022
Cole said her daughter hoped to attend Florida State University and study mortuary science.
—Omari Daniels, Washington Post, 22 Nov. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mortuary
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In exchange, Israel has released hundreds of prisoners and detainees, ranging from prisoners serving life sentences for deadly attacks to Palestinians detained during the war and held without charge.—
James Mackenzie, Emily Rose,
USA TODAY,
11 Feb. 2025
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However, the 64-year-old's girlfriend, Rain Hannah Andreani, 43, and her friend were rushed to hospital following the deadly smash, and one of the two pilots on board was killed.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
11 Feb. 2025
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Brooks was pronounced dead Dec. 10 at a nearby hospital.—
Casey Pritchard,
USA TODAY,
6 Feb. 2025
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Related Articles Arson under investigation at Centennial senior living center Resuscitation efforts were unsuccessful, according to the release, and the man was pronounced dead at 7:53 p.m.—
Lauren Penington,
The Denver Post,
6 Feb. 2025
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As the story goes, Aphrodite was rushing toward her beloved mortal lover, Adonis, and stepped on a thorn from a white rose on her way to him.—
BestReviews,
The Mercury News,
6 Feb. 2025
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The asteroid and possible nuclear meltdown had Owen, Tommy, Mateo, and more in mortal danger.—
Patrick Gomez,
EW.com,
4 Feb. 2025
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These aesthetic flourishes find an auditory corollary in Kenneth Blume’s swelling, spectral score, which toggles between sinister and ecstatic.—
Natalia Winkelman,
IndieWire,
28 Jan. 2025
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Are the spectral and corporeal worlds friends or foes?—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Jan. 2025
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“Mortuary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mortuary. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.
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