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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Mayor Johnson pointed to a visit with Jackson to Selma, Alabama, to commemorate Bloody Sunday — the infamous day in 1965 in which some 600 marchers set off from Selma headed for the state capital of Montgomery in response to a shooting that killed a civil rights activist.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
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On this day, many Christians mark their Lenten journey by receiving ashes made from the palms distributed during the previous year's Palm Sunday celebration, the first day of Holy Week, which commemorates Jesus's entry into Jerusalem.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
18 Feb. 2026
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Always the competitor, Griffey is excited about the chance to get the shot of the World Baseball Classic, just like his photo of Rory McIlroy celebrating his 2025 Masters victory.—
C. Trent Rosecrans,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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In China, fans have no qualms about her dual identity – even celebrating her two silver medals this week and defending her against any criticisms for missing out on gold.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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Left unaddressed, these nutrition gaps could perpetuate cycles of poor health across generations.—
Alex Crisp,
The Conversation,
17 Feb. 2026
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And relying solely on clinical judgment risks perpetuating long-standing disparities in pain treatment, especially for women and racial and ethnic minorities.—
Parker Crutchfield,
STAT,
17 Feb. 2026
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Closely identified with Austin, the grackle is immortalized in the form of a giant kinetic sculpture at the city’s Central Public Library.—
Michael Barnes,
Austin American Statesman,
18 Feb. 2026
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The play has been immortalized on T-shirts – and even a Christmas ornament that went on sale before the holiday.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Eternalize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eternalize. Accessed 24 Feb. 2026.
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