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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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as in worthy
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Recent Examples of immortal
Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 22 Apr. 2026
Somehow, though, the Royals outdid themselves Monday night with a nauseating defeat — one that conjured the immortal wisdom of former Royals manager Buddy Bell.
—Kansas City Star, 21 Apr. 2026
Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Jan. 2026
Sean Connery was Juan Sánchez-Villalobos Ramírez, another immortal who mentored Connor, and Clancy Brown played The Kurgan, who hunted down Connor in 1980s New York City.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 28 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
The Interview With The Vampire series, based on the late Anne Rice’s Vampire Chronicles books, has been retitled for the third season, as Reid’s character looks to reclaim his centuries-old story as an immortal, yet turbulent rock star.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 22 Apr. 2026
Somehow, though, the Royals outdid themselves Monday night with a nauseating defeat — one that conjured the immortal wisdom of former Royals manager Buddy Bell.
—Kansas City Star, 21 Apr. 2026
Noun
Crowe will portray a swordsman who mentors Cavill's Highlander, and Bautista will play an antagonistic immortal known as the Kurgen, while Gillan will star as Connor's very mortal wife.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Jan. 2026
Sean Connery was Juan Sánchez-Villalobos Ramírez, another immortal who mentored Connor, and Clancy Brown played The Kurgan, who hunted down Connor in 1980s New York City.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 28 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for immortal
Adjective
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She’s raised several generations of vocalists through her eternal art.—
Audrey Noble,
Vogue,
9 May 2026
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Mourners also held a crowning ceremony, where tiaras and crowns were placed atop the bodies to signify eternal life.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA Today,
9 May 2026
Adjective
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When Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022 and laid siege to Mariupol, the building became an enduring emblem of the city’s resistance.—
James Verini,
The Atlantic,
12 May 2026
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But the nation’s everyday drug is also the culprit behind its most enduring and overlooked drug crisis.—
Lev Facher,
STAT,
12 May 2026
Noun
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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
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Martin Luther King, Senator J. William Fulbright, and California Gov. Pat Brown all said so and who would know better than these worthies?—
Walter E Block,
Orange County Register,
13 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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During my lifetime there have been 55 years in which my country has engaged in prolonged and endless conflicts or wars, few of which have brought a decisive victory.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 May 2026
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Everything is more expensive because of an endless war and reckless tariffs.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
Adjective
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Comer’s letter cites reporting that Altman’s pursuit of a Helion deal, which is still ongoing, would come at a lofty valuation of the power-company, boosting the company’s worth and the value of Altman’s investment.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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In 2021, the Recording Academy recognized Go-Go within the Best Regional Roots Album category—yet the genre still lacks a proper digital streaming platform (DSP) designation, an ongoing fight for visibility.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
11 May 2026
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All through the years in between, his willful yet easy-looking dominance carried his game to new heights of public enthusiasm, the sight of a charming, unmatchable demigod inspiring millions of ordinary Americans to hit the links.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
30 Mar. 2026
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All through the years in between, his willful yet easy-looking dominance carried his game to new heights of public enthusiasm, the sight of a charming, unmatchable demigod inspiring millions of ordinary Americans to hit the links.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
28 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The victims are asking the court to order comprehensive reparations, medical and psychological treatment, guarantees against future abuses and the permanent closure of El Helicoide.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
11 May 2026
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The North Halmahera Regency Government officially announced a permanent ban on all climbing activities on Mount Dukono as a measure of public safety following the incident.—
Escher Walcott,
PEOPLE,
11 May 2026
Adjective
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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
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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 16 May. 2026.
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