Definition of Posthumous
taking place after one's death
Examples of Posthumous in a sentence
The author received several impressive awards for her body of work; unfortunately, they were all posthumous. 🔊
The media’s posthumous desecration of the great man’s character assassination was completely unwarranted. 🔊
After the posthumous publication of such a personal letter, I wonder if there is any respect for a person’s privacy anymore. 🔊
Thanks to modern technology, the ruler was able to deliver a posthumous speech to his followers, encouraging them to continue what he had started. 🔊
Due to the popularity of some of his best films, the director’s posthumous reputation grew even larger than the one he enjoyed while he was still living. 🔊
After he died in prison, new evidence turned up proving his innocence so the governor granted him a posthumous pardon. 🔊
After the death of a movie star, many cable channels will run posthumous reruns of his movies for a short time. 🔊
For most high achievers, fame and fortune during their lifetime is highly preferable to posthumous recognition. 🔊
When Celia saw her name in the paper, she immediately called and explained politely that obituaries are supposed to be posthumous. 🔊
After his theory was proven to be correct, the professor’s widow expressed gratitude for his posthumous fame. 🔊
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