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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Now, they are immortalized in the name of Scott’s latest entrepreneurial venture, Yellow Rose by Kendra Scott. Beck Andrew Salgado, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025 The loss will be felt deeply around Wrigley Field, where Sandberg’s No. 23 jersey is retired and his image is immortalized with a statue outside the legendary ballpark. Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 29 July 2025 On a day when Minnesota fans were in line hours before first pitch to get their hands on a Byron Buxton bobblehead giveaway, the Twins leadoff hitter put on a show worthy of being immortalized in sports memorabilia form. Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 12 July 2025 Those interested in immortalizing their stargazing sessions should also read our roundup of the best cameras and lenses for astrophotography. Anthony Wood, Space.com, 5 July 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 2 Aug. 2025.

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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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