immortalize

verb

im·​mor·​tal·​ize i-ˈmȯr-tə-ˌlīz How to pronounce immortalize (audio)
immortalized; immortalizing
immortalization noun
immortalizer noun

Examples of immortalize in a Sentence

The battle was immortalized in a famous poem. The explorers were immortalized when the mountains were named after them.
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The television host’s body of work, which was immortalized in the 2019 biopic Judy, earned her two Grammys, a Lifetime Achievement Award, a Tony award, a Juvenile Oscar for the Wizard of Oz, plus three Emmy nominations. Nicole Briese, People.com, 22 June 2025 Some illuminators proudly signed the product of their artistry, while others immortalized the ordeal of copying. Bernd Roeck june 16, Literary Hub, 16 June 2025 Has Chance at Massive NFL Milestone Seeing him be immortalized with a statue by the Patriots will be a special occasion. Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 June 2025 This year, that mission was immortalized in a new cookbook, We The Pizza: Slangin’ Pies and Savin’ Lives, featuring 65 recipes, named after songs by Philadelphia musicians. Kizzy Cox, Essence, 4 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for immortalize

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1566, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of immortalize was circa 1566

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“Immortalize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/immortalize. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.

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immortalize

verb
im·​mor·​tal·​ize im-ˈȯrt-ᵊl-ˌīz How to pronounce immortalize (audio)
immortalized; immortalizing
: to make immortal
the battle was immortalized in a famous poem
immortalization
-ˌȯrt-ᵊl-ə-ˈzā-shən
noun

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