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immortalize

verb

im·​mor·​tal·​ize i-ˈmȯr-tə-ˌlīz How to pronounce immortalize (audio)
immortalized; immortalizing
immortalization noun
immortalizer noun

Examples of immortalize in a Sentence

The battle was immortalized in a famous poem. The explorers were immortalized when the mountains were named after them.
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With the fall immortalized in video footage, fans haven't held back on social media, sharing their critiques and jokes about Lesnar's botched entrance. Matthew Couden, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Nov. 2025 From Old Town Plaza and its historic water tower to waterslides at the aquatic center, some of Elk Grove's most notable sights are now immortalized in a new jigsaw puzzle. James Taylor, CBS News, 25 Nov. 2025 Michael Burry, immortalized in The Big Short for his bets against the housing market during the 2008 financial crisis, has scrutinized the chipmaker over circular AI deals, hardware depreciation and revenue recognition. Bloomberg, Mercury News, 25 Nov. 2025 They got engaged on the trip and came to the booth to immortalize the moment with a photo strip. Lex Goldstein, PEOPLE, 24 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for immortalize

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1566, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of immortalize was circa 1566

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“Immortalize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/immortalize. Accessed 3 Dec. 2025.

Kids Definition

immortalize

verb
im·​mor·​tal·​ize im-ˈȯrt-ᵊl-ˌīz How to pronounce immortalize (audio)
immortalized; immortalizing
: to make immortal
the battle was immortalized in a famous poem
immortalization
-ˌȯrt-ᵊl-ə-ˈzā-shən
noun

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