immortality
noun
im·mor·tal·i·ty
ˌi-ˌmȯr-ˈta-lə-tē 
: the quality or state of being immortal:
a
: unending existence
believes in the immortality of the soul
b
: lasting fame
achieved immortality through her art
Examples of immortality in a Sentence
She believed in the immortality of the soul.
He found immortality through his films.
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Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 21 Feb. 2026
The tiniest twitch on either means nothing less than the difference between lifetime immortality and lifetime infamy.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 20 Feb. 2026
The prequel, which tells the story of a corporate arms race to develop immortality and the dark consequences that inevitably emerge, relies heavily on a cast that clearly buys into the premise from the very beginning.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 18 Feb. 2026
Kraft is also a finalist for the Hall of Fame as a contributor, and he’s considered a strong candidate to enter immortality in Canton.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 28 Jan. 2026
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“Immortality.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/immortality. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
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immortality
noun
im·mor·tal·i·ty
ˌim-ˌȯr-ˈtal-ət-ē
: the quality or state of being immortal:
a
: endless life
b
: lasting fame or glory
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