ETERNALIZE Synonyms: 32 Similar and Opposite Words

eternalize

verb

Definition of eternalize

as in to commemorate

to give eternal or lasting existence to the monument was created to eternalize the service and sacrifice of the sons of the village who fought in the American Civil War

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His work’s broad appeal meant Max was often called on to commemorate special occasions.

— Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2026
The character was featured on a 1974 postage stamp to commemorate the Spokane World’s Fair.

— Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of commemorate

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The siblings are hoping for a family that will offer quality time, structure and support and celebrate their interests, cheer on their goals and create new traditions together.

— The Star, Kansas City Star, 5 Sep. 2026
The result is an utterly unique tile that celebrates its imperfections and is widely requested for modern bathrooms and kitchens.

— Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of celebrate

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Given this expanding electronic kit bag, various stakeholders—from government agencies to local police, under the pretext of public safety—perpetuate the systemized encroachment on citizens’ private worlds.

— David Friend, Vanity Fair, 10 Sep. 2026
That blockade has perpetuated a humanitarian crisis in much of Yemen.

— Becky Anderson, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of perpetuate

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Perhaps most notably, the model is immortalized on Jordan’s feet on his statue in front of Chicago’s United Center.

— Riley Jones, Footwear News, 15 Sep. 2026
Now she is being immortalized in corn, with the mazes located in about a dozen states and two provinces, from Alabama to California and Ohio to Texas.

— ABC News, ABC News, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of immortalize

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