IMMORTALIZE Synonyms: 32 Similar and Opposite Words

immortalize

verb

i-ˈmȯr-tə-ˌlīz

Definition of immortalize

as in to commemorate

to give eternal or lasting existence to immortalized the words "Call me Ishmael" as the novel's opening line

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Recent Examples of immortalize As the world mourns Dolly Parton, Tennessee has plans to immortalize the late Queen of Country while welcoming visitors to Music City. — Glenn Garner, Deadline, 28 Aug. 2026 Malin joins other artists who’ve immortalized the site in song, including Father John Misty and FINNEAS. — Lina Lecaro, SPIN, 28 Aug. 2026 One mural in a Kyiv park immortalizes a Jack Russell terrier named Patrone who is renowned for assisting mine-clearing teams in the northern Chernihiv district and became a mascot for Ukraine’s emergency services. — Laurie Kellman, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026 Schamis is an old-school Wall Street guy who spent his early career at Salomon Brothers, the trading shop immortalized in Michael Lewis’s Liar’s Poker. — Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 24 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for immortalize

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Passports aren’t the only things being altered to commemorate America’s 250th anniversary.

— Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2026
The bourbon is meant to commemorate the September 2 birthday of Old Forester founder George Garvin Brown, who opened the distillery in 1870.

— Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of commemorate

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The siblings are hoping for a family that will offer quality time, structure and support and celebrate their interests, cheer on their goals and create new traditions together.

— The Star, Kansas City Star, 5 Sep. 2026
The result is an utterly unique tile that celebrates its imperfections and is widely requested for modern bathrooms and kitchens.

— Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 5 Sep. 2026

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The decision to present Nico to the St James’ crowd ahead of the West Bromwich Albion Carabao Cup tie was inspired, perpetuating the positivity brought about by the training-ground announcement and opening-day Liverpool draw.

— George Caulkin, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2026
Immigrant rights groups say the new rules exacerbate a truck driver shortage and inflame anti-immigrant bias by perpetuating the myth that all such drivers are unqualified.

— Andrea Castillo, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026

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