SEPULTURES Synonyms: 33 Similar and Opposite Words

sepultures

noun

plural of sepulture

as in tombs

a final resting place for a dead person opened the sepulture and examined the mummy

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as in burials

the act or ceremony of putting a dead body in its final resting place the final sepulture of the body had to wait until the ground thawed

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Noun

This incredible necropolis is home to the tombs of the pharaohs and is a testament to the advanced engineering and architectural skills of the ancient Egyptians.

— Jamie Carter, Space.com, 22 Oct. 2026
But there is very little archaeological evidence available, given that many of the earliest Egyptian tombs were plundered and/or hastily excavated.

— Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of tombs

Noun

The Fresno County Code also does not provide specific instructions for backyard pet burials, so pet owners should contact county or city officials to confirm any possible restrictions.

— Angela Rodriguez, Sacbee.com, 21 Oct. 2026
The seven other cemeteries will become off-limits for burials in January 2027.

— Hira Humayun, CNN Money, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of burials

Noun

The Kinest’e Community Coalition, composed of Lincoln and other tribal members and their allies, continues its fight to not only have a say in the project but also to reroute the trail to protect sacred sites, including graves.

— Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026
Walk past a guard wolf to see a potion brewing, a spidery scenario in the yard, gothic graves, a skeletal spot in one corner and plenty of gore on the porch.

— Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Oct. 2026

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