now deceased

Frequency: 6.04.2 per million words

Emphasizes that someone who was previously alive is dead at the present time.

deceasedADVERB + deceased

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now

Examples (10)

  • She was named after her now deceased grandmother.
  • The estate of his now deceased uncle was divided among the heirs.
  • This painting was a gift from my father, who is now deceased.
  • The foundation continues the work of its now deceased founder.
  • He often spoke of his mentor, a now deceased professor who greatly influenced him.
  • The manuscript was discovered in the attic of the now deceased author.
  • Many fans still cherish the music of the now deceased singer.
  • The company's original vision, set by the now deceased CEO, is still followed today.
  • This old photograph features my great-grandfather, now deceased for over fifty years.
  • She inherited the house from her parents, both now deceased.