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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  • Senate Majority Leader John Thune, a South Dakota Republican, faced criticism from some conservatives over a social media post commemorating Native American Day instead of Columbus Day—but his state was the first to end recognition of Columbus Day.
    Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025
  • In 2024, the brand dedicated itself to commemorating National Hot Flash Day, acknowledging the idiosyncratic changes women’s bodies go through during menopause.
    Julia Teti, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2025
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  • The unforgettable moment took an emotional turn when Robert Stack read a letter, written by Arnaz on his deathbed, that celebrated Ball in that moment of achievement.
    Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 14 Oct. 2025
  • To celebrate the milestone, Oaktree is releasing a digital archive of all Marks' writings along with a collection of his 45 favorites.
    Yun Li, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2025
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  • The latter myth was perpetuated for centuries and was not firmly debunked until the 17th century.
    Big Think, Big Think, 13 Oct. 2025
  • While Hamas’ useful idiots here in the United States and elsewhere have parroted anti-Israel propaganda while ignoring the crimes of Hamas, the Palestinian people have suffered the consequences of Hamas’ insistence on perpetuating the war.
    The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 12 Oct. 2025
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  • The cars were an homage to Ford’s famous wins at Le Mans, now immortalized in Ford v Ferrari and other automotive media.
    Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 14 Oct. 2025
  • Variations of the look have since been immortalized on social media by the likes of Blackpink and New Jeans members.
    Denni Hu, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2025
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“Eternalize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eternalize. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.

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