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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
And nowhere was that ability used to such immortal effect as in one of his earliest roles, playing a Cold War–era spy cuckolded by a tentacle monster. — Emily Palmer Heller, Vulture, 15 July 2026 The immortal being who’d called himself a god just moments prior regresses into his stuttering, childhood self. — Hannah Giorgis Yohannes, Vanity Fair, 13 July 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
  • Actor and eternal millennial icon Lindsay Lohan even indulged in the dessert for her recent 40th birthday, with the pastry making an appearance in her celebratory Instagram photo dump.
    — Bianca Betancourt, CNN Money, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Pouncing, of course, is one of the eternal joys of reading, just as sports fans know no keener pleasure than that of kvetching about the players who weren’t picked for a vital game and who would have surely made all the difference.
    — Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of eternal
Adjective
  • Over more than two centuries the most enduring commercial successes repeatedly centered on creating value for customers, building trust, and expanding what people could do and afford.
    — Steve Denning, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
  • At an institution where nearly everything else has been muted, the most enduring expression of what the Kennedy Center once was now lives on its smallest stage.
    — Janay Kingsberry, The Atlantic, 30 July 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
  • Its spirit is fueled by the stunning beauty of places like Yellowstone National Park, wide-open skies, endless horizons, and a frontier spirit that’s been alive for centuries.
    — Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Shopping for styles that pair seamlessly together can be a challenge, especially when you’re faced with endless options and an empty cart.
    — Kaitlin Marks, Travel + Leisure, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of endless
Adjective
  • Secret Service officials have also highlighted threats against Trump from foreign actors, including Iran—amid the ongoing war.
    — Antonio Pequeño IV, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2026
  • The investigation remains ongoing, and the case has been presented to the district attorney for consideration.
    — Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 5 Aug. 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
  • In many ways, Lesnar’s exit, whether permanent or not, paves the way for Femi to assume Lesnar’s old role as WWE’s most unstoppable force.
    — Blake Oestriecher, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
  • The company said the tunnel would massively reduce the possibility of an oil spill, but environmentalists said building the tunnel under the bottom of the Straits of Mackinac would cause noise, vibrations and permanent environmental damage.
    — Jeffrey Collins, Chicago Tribune, 1 Aug. 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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