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Posthumous

/pˈɑstʃʊməs/
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(adj) After the death of someone.

Most of his posthumous fame came from his autopsy results.
Berkofsky's focus now is a posthumous tribute to his friend and frequent collaborator, Alan Hovhaness.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The novel was published ____ after the author's death and became an immediate bestseller.

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