Synonyms of immortalize

immortalize

verb

i-ˈmȯr-tə-ˌlīz 

as in to commemorate

to give eternal or lasting existence to

immortalized the words "Call me Ishmael" as the novel's opening line

Synonyms & Similar Words

• commemorate
• celebrate
• perpetuate
• eternalize
• honor
• preserve
• memorialize
• protect
• enshrine
• conserve
• safeguard
• maintain
• defend
• sustain
• keep up
• guard
• support

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• extinguish
• destroy
• put out
• annihilate
• crush
• demolish
• eradicate
• obliterate
• erase
• snuff (out)
• wipe out
• devastate
• decimate
• expunge
• extirpate

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of immortalize

First introduced in Stephen King’s 1974 novel, Carrie, the character was immortalized in director Brian De Palma’s 1976 adaptation, widely regarded as one of the best horror films of all time. — ArsTechnica, 21 Oct. 2026

The team’s coach, Mike Ditka, who died last week, was immortalized in a series of Saturday Night Live sketches. — Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 15 Oct. 2026

In that 2006 game, New Orleans defeated Atlanta after Steve Gleason blocked a punt in one of the defining moments in franchise history, a play now immortalized with a statue outside the stadium. — Bobby Burack Outkick, FOXNews.com, 9 Oct. 2026

And so, someone took it upon themselves to use artificial intelligence to immortalize the play. — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 9 Oct. 2026