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inscriptions

noun

plural of inscription

as in epitaphs

something said or written about someone to remember their life The inscription on the urn read "Loving Father, Husband, and Brother."

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Recent Examples of inscriptions Adding fuel to the debate is the discovery of ancient artifacts — texts, frescoes, tombstone inscriptions — that seem, to some, to depict women as priests in the early Catholic Church. — Jonathan Bullington, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026 Because of his popularity, longevity, and talent for political propaganda, inscriptions and artworks bearing his name and image can be found throughout Egypt. — Anne Doran, ARTnews.com, 14 Oct. 2026 Pictures show the ancient Roman silver denarii after they were carefully cleaned, some bearing portraits and inscriptions. — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 11 Oct. 2026 Some contain inscriptions of short poems, according to the Dave the Potter Legacy Trust, which is run by his living relatives. — Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2026 Egyptian tourism and antiquities ministry Archaeologists also uncovered an ornate facade covered with funeral inscriptions, alongside formal depictions of the tomb's owner. — CBS News, 9 Sep. 2026 The Arab coins, known as dirhams, are cut up and have similar inscriptions to those found in silver hoards from the 9th century, Nordjyske Museer said. — Amarachi Orie, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2026 In the open-air park (Campo dei Nomi), artist Tonino Guerra created moving inscriptions dedicated to his friends Federico Fellini and Giulietta Masina. — Irene S. Levine, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026 Divination practices often use Tarot cards or the ogham alphabet, which was originally employed in early medieval Irish and Pictish inscriptions. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 Aug. 2026

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Another funerary stone carries epitaphs for two men who were likely soldiers.

— Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 10 Sep. 2026

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