IMMORTAL Synonyms: 115 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

(ˌ)i-ˈmȯr-tᵊl

Definition of immortal

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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noun

as in worthy

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Recent Examples of immortal

Adjective

Not all foods endure—ortolan, aspic, candy cigarettes—but the pickle may be as close to immortal as a snack can get. — Emma Allen, New Yorker, 13 July 2026 The greater challenge for a film of its scale is capturing the spirit of Homer’s immortal epic, which has proven, over centuries, as mutable as the shape-shifting Proteus—and just as slippery. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 6 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

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Adjective

That evening would exist forever, suspended, discrete and complete, in the eternal present of time and space.

— Sheila Heti, New Yorker, 26 July 2026
Of course, the eternal It-girl left no shortage of looks to obsess over—even Bella Hadid and Olivia Rodrigo are not immune to the Birkin effect.

— Olivia Allen, Vogue, 21 July 2026

Definition of eternal

Adjective

Classic Whites There’s no kitchen paint color that’s more popular or enduring than white.

— Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 July 2026
Over the course of the series, that relationship evolved into one of Star Trek’s most enduring slow-burning romances.

— Chris Snellgrove, Entertainment Weekly, 21 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

The healthiest version of the creator economy shouldn’t leave people in endless one-way communication.

— Belonging Forum, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
There was just an endless stream of popular people and brands blasting popular things into your eyeballs and eardrums.

— Henry Bushnell, New York Times, 21 July 2026

Definition of endless

Adjective

The ongoing housing crisis, characterized by soaring rents and unattainable mortgages, is profoundly disrupting communities, forcing displacement and severing crucial relationships.

— Belonging Forum, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
The facility is believed to not yet be operational, with construction ongoing.

— Arpita Dasika, CNN Money, 22 July 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

That vision has grown into a business that has expanded from community pop-up events into a permanent storefront inside Gates Plaza.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 26 July 2026
The resignation marks the second time this year Anson County has lost an elections director, leaving the office without permanent leadership as preparations continue for this fall’s elections.

— Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 25 July 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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