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
And now the Sam Raimi-loving director is glad that, though immortalized in film, he is rid of the apartment with the mysterious hole, which sounds much like the one lead actress Beetz, 34, discovers in the film’s cult-run hotel.
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Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 4 Apr. 2026
The Rolling Stones, the Doors, Elton John, Paul McCartney, and others were immortalized by his camera, and many have identified his photographs as their faves.
—David Di Sabatino, SPIN, 3 Apr. 2026
Close joins Jodie Foster, Michelle Pfeiffer, George Clooney, Jamie Lee Curtis, Diane Keaton and more, all of whom are immortalized outside Hollywood’s famous courtyard.
—Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 2 Apr. 2026
In 2024, her paw prints joined the hand and footprints of many other renowned surfers immortalized in concrete in Huntington Beach when she was inducted into the hall of fame.
—ABC News, 30 Mar. 2026
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Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 4 Apr. 2026
The Rolling Stones, the Doors, Elton John, Paul McCartney, and others were immortalized by his camera, and many have identified his photographs as their faves.
—David Di Sabatino, SPIN, 3 Apr. 2026
Close joins Jodie Foster, Michelle Pfeiffer, George Clooney, Jamie Lee Curtis, Diane Keaton and more, all of whom are immortalized outside Hollywood’s famous courtyard.
—Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 2 Apr. 2026
In 2024, her paw prints joined the hand and footprints of many other renowned surfers immortalized in concrete in Huntington Beach when she was inducted into the hall of fame.
—ABC News, 30 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for immortalize
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Reportedly, Prince Harry sent flowers to the Queen’s grave at the King George VI Memorial Chapel at Windsor Castle to commemorate her birthday.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
22 Apr. 2026
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Its opening date will commemorate the first time the city’s farmers market opened in 1982, said Kristina Stanley, the Overland Park Farmers Market manager.—
Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
22 Apr. 2026
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The upcoming third annual WIE Canada summit will again bring together the Canadian industry across TV, film and music to celebrate and recognize the achievements of women leading the industry forward.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
22 Apr. 2026
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Keys will also perform twice throughout the night to celebrate the milestone of her 2001 debut album, Songs in A Minor, including a performance with the Top 3.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
22 Apr. 2026
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Someone who perpetuates ideas rooted in the manosphere, such as asking your partner to do Pilates daily, may not even realize the misogyny behind that sentiment, Barnes says.—
Alyssa Goldberg,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
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This not only perpetuates workplace inequity, but also retains the standard for men in their dominant industries.—
Liza Lentini,
SPIN,
14 Apr. 2026
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“Immortalize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/immortalize. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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