as in delayed
occurring after one's death
the soldier was awarded a posthumous medal for valor
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Examples Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of posthumous
Jack Johnson – As reported by Newsweek, Trump handed a posthumous pardon to Johnson, the first Black heavyweight boxing champion, who was convicted in 1913 for transporting a white woman across state lines.
—
Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 2 Dec. 2024
These debuts give Payne his first posthumous hit on both charts.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
Abrahams also has a posthumous credit on the upcoming sequel starring Liam Neeson.
—David Matthews, New York Daily News, 26 Nov. 2024
Harrison’s cozy collage-and-pen illustrations warmly express the healing power of giving and gratitude in this posthumous work by McKissack, who died in 2017.
—Jennifer Hubert Swan, New York Times, 25 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for posthumous 
Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 2 Dec. 2024
These debuts give Payne his first posthumous hit on both charts.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
Abrahams also has a posthumous credit on the upcoming sequel starring Liam Neeson.
—David Matthews, New York Daily News, 26 Nov. 2024
Harrison’s cozy collage-and-pen illustrations warmly express the healing power of giving and gratitude in this posthumous work by McKissack, who died in 2017.
—Jennifer Hubert Swan, New York Times, 25 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for posthumous
Articles Related to posthumous
Thesaurus Entries Near posthumous
Cite this Entry
“Posthumous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/posthumous. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share