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
For a working-class bloke from the East End of London, being immortalized in such a fashion seemed like a pipe dream.
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Marlow Stern,
Variety,
12 June 2026
David Beckham is now immortalized on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
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Angeline Jane Bernabe,
ABC News,
12 June 2026
Walk through a gallery of bronze busts immortalizing the game's greatest players and learn about the evolution of the game from the days of leather helmets to modern gear.
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Usa Today Network,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
The Rock People were a feeble attempt to cash in on the shapeshifting craze, as Stonedar, Rokkon, and Granita (the latter never immortalized as an action figure) could turn themselves into… er, meteors.
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Richard Edwards,
Space.com,
4 June 2026
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Marlow Stern,
Variety,
12 June 2026
David Beckham is now immortalized on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
—
Angeline Jane Bernabe,
ABC News,
12 June 2026
Walk through a gallery of bronze busts immortalizing the game's greatest players and learn about the evolution of the game from the days of leather helmets to modern gear.
—
Usa Today Network,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
The Rock People were a feeble attempt to cash in on the shapeshifting craze, as Stonedar, Rokkon, and Granita (the latter never immortalized as an action figure) could turn themselves into… er, meteors.
—
Richard Edwards,
Space.com,
4 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for immortalize
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The celebration will include fireworks, military bands, flyovers, tributes to the Armed Services, and a speech by the president that the organization said would commemorate the nation's 250th anniversary and chart a course for America's next chapter.
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The blue-and-orange bins were put out last week by the New York City Department of Sanitation to commemorate the Knicks’ first NBA championship in more than 50 years.
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Moroccan supporters, who had arrived in force, marching toward the stadium amid pounding drums and chants, celebrated their team’s victory and advancement.
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Best Amazon Prime Day Travel Deals Vacation season is in full swing, and Amazon is celebrating with huge Prime Day deals on all sorts of travel essentials.
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Or, maybe someone who currently lives with you refuses to take ownership of perpetuating the mess downstairs.
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Despite living longer, Americans often prioritize looking young over aging well, perpetuating negative stereotypes.
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“Immortalize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/immortalize. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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