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obit

noun

ō-ˈbit

Definition of obit

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a notice of a person's death usually with a short biographical account she reads the obits as soon as she gets her morning paper

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Recent Examples of obit Make time for the colorful and touching memories shared in this obit. — Alex Kirshner, New York Times, 10 May 2026 A lot of obits have been written the past few weeks. — ABC News, 5 May 2026 Major news organizations compose advance obits on significant figures, a just-in-case endeavor that feels both hugely important and somewhat macabre. — Arts Editor, Los Angeles Times, 24 Apr. 2026 Continue reading … EDITORIAL FIRESTORM — New York Times calls Iran's dictator 'hard-line cleric' in obit, sparking backlash. — FOXNews.com, 2 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for obit

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obituary

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Hollywood obituaries tend to develop along two parallel tracks.

— Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 17 Aug. 2026
Former Times staff writer Michael Kupper wrote this obituary prior to his death in 2025.

— Michael Kupper, Los Angeles Times, 16 Aug. 2026

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