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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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2
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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noun

as in worthy

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Recent Examples of immortal
Adjective
My absolute favorite long-burn joke is that Kenneth is immortal. — Maura Judkis, Washington Post, 7 Oct. 2026 Novelist and screenwriter Anne Rice led the charge against Cruise’s casting as Lestat de Lioncourt, a French theater actor in the 1700s who’d already become an immortal vampire by the time he’s introduced. — Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 23 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
  • Beyond attaining eternal beloved status by Cubs fans for finally bringing a World Series title back to the North Side, their run to immortality had a profound impact on multiple levels.
    — Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Mirrors facing one another from opposite walls reflect an infinite number of repeating images, giving visitors a sense of the eternal.
    — Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of eternal
Adjective
  • From an avant-garde temple to to contemporary buildings constructed to resemble skeletal forms, below are architectural marvels that reveal why skeletons remain an enduring muse for architects.
    — Livia Caligor, Architectural Digest, 30 Oct. 2026
  • If nuclear propulsion is confirmed, the Type 004 would mark a particularly important milestone, potentially giving China the ability to operate a more capable and enduring carrier force.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 30 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
  • Like the rest of us, Pierce Brosnan has been following the seemingly endless and exhaustive search for the next James Bond.
    — Wengel Gemu, Vanity Fair, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Voters have received endless campaign texts and mailers and spent months following the headlines on fiercely competitive state and local races.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of endless
Adjective
  • Raman has portrayed Bass as a weak and ineffective leader, pointing to her handling of the Palisades fire, the homelessness crisis and the city’s ongoing struggle to deliver basic services.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2026
  • The raid was reportedly part of an ongoing Department of Justice investigation into potential immigration fraud.
    — Connor Greene, Time, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of ongoing
Noun
  • Dwayne Johnson returns as the larger-than-life demigod Maui, joining Moana on her sea-faring adventure.
    — Mya Copeland, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026
  • 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
Definition of demigod
Adjective
  • Monsalve, originally from Venezuela, moved to the United States in 2003 and became a lawful permanent resident three years later.
    — THE WASHINGTON POST, Arkansas Online, 5 Nov. 2026
  • The Sunshine Protection Act, which would make daylight saving time permanent nationwide, has already passed the House but is still awaiting Senate approval.
    — Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 5 Nov. 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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