as in eternity
unending existence after death
central to most religions is a belief in the immortality of the soul
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Recent Examples of immortality
Boston’s bid for immortality – to become the first NBA team since 2018 and the first Celtics squad in more than 50 years to win back-to-back championships – died Friday night in front of a ravenous crowd at Madison Square Garden.
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Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 18 May 2025
McIlroy’s fight to the finish was as heart-wrenching, thrilling and golf-schizophrenic as humanly possible, befitting a man who made 11 trips to Augusta with golf immortality looming over his every step.
—Justin Ray, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
During this period, the concept of immortality—the physical departure from human society and the achievement of eternal life—became a national preoccupation.
—Jane Levere, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
The first hybrid prototype named ‘Wendy’ (Sydney Chandler) marks a new dawn in the race for immortality.
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 5 June 2025
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Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 18 May 2025
McIlroy’s fight to the finish was as heart-wrenching, thrilling and golf-schizophrenic as humanly possible, befitting a man who made 11 trips to Augusta with golf immortality looming over his every step.
—Justin Ray, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
During this period, the concept of immortality—the physical departure from human society and the achievement of eternal life—became a national preoccupation.
—Jane Levere, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
The first hybrid prototype named ‘Wendy’ (Sydney Chandler) marks a new dawn in the race for immortality.
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 5 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for immortality
eternity
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Whether that’s a nontraditional center stone, or even an eternity band in place of a classic engagement ring, clients are prioritizing unique styles, budget and wearability.—
Thomas Waller,
Footwear News,
18 June 2025
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A bit apparently means an eternity … 3-5 hours every d*** time.—
Soo Kim,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 June 2025
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“Immortality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/immortality. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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