There are certainly the portraits of men among them who, like the bad king that, according to his prehumous epitaph, never did a good thing, and therefore have no business in the good company in which we find them.
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Prehumous
Synonyms for "prehumous"
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Choosing the right synonym
- Sentence evidence is available for prehumous, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "prehumous".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "prehumous"
Keep "prehumous" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "prehumous" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "prehumous", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "prehumous" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Sample sentences
30 total sentences available.
S. Hartley.—The reading public is only too prone to give posthumous laurels to those to whom it would hardly give prehumous bread. As far as his fame is concerned, William Maccall has the misfortune not to be in his grave. Many run out into the wilderness to meet B. V., and, behold, a greater than B. V. is here, although B. V. is undoubtedly great.
Source: wiktionary
He [William Wilson Corcoran] is a rare instance of prehumous liberality, having given away in his lifetime, it is said on good authority, at least $5,000,000.
Source: wiktionary
From the prehumous correspondence of Mr. Tarkington which was brought to light by the whole sad business, Mr. Corbin concluded that the creator of Penrod, like the creator of Long John Silver, considered the drama an inferior form of expression.
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Common questions
How should I check whether a synonym fits "prehumous"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.