Meaning & use
posthumous
Occurring, awarded, or published after a person's death.
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The soldier received a posthumous medal for bravery shown during the rescue.
Her final novel was published posthumously, two years after she passed away.
A note on using this word
Posthumous is often paired with 'award,' 'publication,' or 'recognition' and is typically pronounced with a silent 'h.'
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