as in funeral
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for embalmment
Noun
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Obama and Trump chatted amiably at Jimmy Carter’s funeral.—
Matthew Continetti,
National Review,
18 Jan. 2025 -
His duties range from preparing and preaching scriptures as well as other pastoral care to the usual mix of funerals, weddings and baptism.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
18 Jan. 2025
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Motorcade arrives at Carter's residence for a private interment, before which the U.S. Navy will conduct a missing man formation flyover in honor of former President Carter’s naval service and time as commander-in-chief.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA TODAY,
9 Jan. 2025
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The schedule includes public and private funerals in Washington, D.C., and Plains, Georgia, culminating in a private interment ceremony.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
Newsweek,
9 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The second meaning relates to how people tend to bury painful memories and refuse to confront past traumas… This form of soft burial is also a burial of time.—
John Ruwitch,
NPR,
24 Jan. 2025
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The update shared on his page stated that information about his wake and burial would be released soon.—
Zoey Lyttle,
People.com,
22 Jan. 2025
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“Embalmment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embalmment. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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