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ˈpɒs tʃə məs, -tʃʊ-post·hu·mous

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  1. posthumousadjective

    occurring or coming into existence after a person's death

    "a posthumous award"; "a posthumous book"; "a posthumous daughter"

    Antonyms:
    middle, early

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  1. Marcus Aurelius:

    He who has a vehement desire for posthumous fame does not consider that every one of those who remember him will himself also die very soon.

  2. White House:

    In light ofthese facts, and in recognition of his contributions to helping to secure an Allied victory in the Second World War, the president has concluded that Dr.ZayJeffries is worthy of a posthumous pardon.

  3. Washington Abe Foxman:

    No, I don't think we should so easily grant Hitler a posthumous victory.

  4. Washington Abe Foxman:

    I think what he should be saying our arms are open to you whenever your want to come ... I don't think he should urge them, no, I don't think we should so easily grant Hitler a posthumous victory.

  5. Charles Caleb Colton:

    Posthumous charities are the very essence of selfishness, when bequeathed by those who. when alive, would not have contributed.


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