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adjective

(ˌ)i-ˈmȯr-tᵊl How to pronounce immortal (audio)
Definition of immortalnext
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as in eternal
lasting forever the age-old quest for immortal fame

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as in enduring
having an existence or validity that does not change or diminish vowed that his hatred of that family was immortal and that someday he'd get his revenge

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immortal

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noun

as in worthy

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Recent Examples of immortal
Adjective
Bad habits fueled by longstanding trauma are damn near immortal. — David Fear, Rolling Stone, 13 Sep. 2026 The artwork is crafted in the shape of a phoenix, an immortal, mythological bird that dies in flames before being reborn from the ashes. — ABC News, 11 Sep. 2026
Noun
France lost the final on penalties, but Mbappé scored a hat trick in a superhuman performance that cemented his legacy as a World Cup immortal. — Aidan McLaughlin, Vanity Fair, 12 May 2026 DeMarcus Ware and Manning are football immortals, enshrined in the Hall of Fame. — Troy Renck, Denver Post, 23 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for immortal
Recent Examples of Synonyms for immortal
  1. eternal
  2. enduring
  3. worthy
  4. endless
  5. ongoing
  6. demigod
  7. permanent
  8. continuing
Adjective
  • More than just loving, God is unwavering, eternal Love itself.
    — The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 9 Oct. 2026
  • The low-angle light plays hobs with conventional solar panels lying flat on a lander, but Blue Origin's Power Tower is designed to exploit the near-eternal sunset/sunrise.
    — David Szondy October 07, New Atlas, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of eternal
Adjective
  • Throughout the community architectural details are inspired by the surrounding landscape and natural materials are shaped by refined craftsmanship to create spaces that are warm and enduring.
    — Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Three decades and six sequels later, Scream remains one of horror’s most enduring (and most profitable) franchises.
    — Scott Shilstone, Deadline, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of enduring
Noun
  • The Stargate project—endorsed and promoted at every level of authority, from the White House to the governor of Michigan to the local worthies of Saline—had tested her faith in democracy.
    — Andrew Cockburn, Harpers Magazine, 2 June 2026
  • Jacobs-Jenkins cannot help noting that among that generation of Bible-quoting civil rights worthies are enough sins of the father to burden a host of sons.
    — Jesse Green, New York Times, 18 Mar. 2025
Definition of worthy
Adjective
  • What to do nearby The possibilities (and activities) are endless.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Residents enjoy a Jack Nicklaus Signature 18-hole golf course, miles of hiking and biking trails, tennis and pickleball courts, and endless opportunities on Lake Keowee, including boating, swimming, or simply quiet moments on the water.
    — Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of endless
Adjective
  • InToto, a creative arts forum, provides programming for people experiencing economic hardship, and at his African Village in America, an ongoing art installation, Joe Minter brings the living memory of the Black experience into central focus.
    — Leslie Pariseau, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Oct. 2026
  • The latest contract modification will add two craft to the Navy’s ongoing procurement program, supporting its efforts to maintain and strengthen the capabilities required for modern amphibious operations.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 11 Oct. 2026
Definition of ongoing
Noun
  • At the start of Percy Jackson and the Olympians, the young demigod spent much of her time following the path she’s expected to take as a child of Athena (Andra Day).
    — Sabrina Reed, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
  • Over the last two seasons of Percy Jackson and the Olympians, the titular demigod (Walker Scobell) has faced off against a minotaur, sailed to the sea of monsters, been chased by Cerberus, and even magically transformed into a guinea pig.
    — Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 21 July 2026
Definition of demigod
Adjective
  • While this is online only for now, Harper sees brick and mortar in its future, whether that’s in the form of a pop up or a more permanent presence in a couple of key cities.
    — Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026
  • François Pinault will install a permanent exhibition of 106 works from his collection at Palazzo Grassi, one of his two museums in Venice.
    — Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of permanent
Adjective
  • Officials said overnight enforcement will focus on common and continuing offenses such as commercial vehicles parked in residential areas and permit violations.
    — Michelle Deal-Zimmerman, Baltimore Sun, 6 Mar. 2025
  • State of the labor market Initial weekly unemployment insurance claims have held in a fairly steady range around 220,000, though continuing claims earlier in November had hit their highest level in about three years.
    — Jeff Cox, CNBC, 5 Dec. 2024
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“Immortal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/immortal. Accessed 18 Oct. 2026.

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