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
Iblis granted her wish not simply by saving Hunbish’s life, but by giving him immortality—an immortality Shadi and Khalid stole.
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Kayti Burt, Time, 3 Oct. 2025
In his early work, Kant embraced German rationalism, convinced that pure reason could prove God’s existence and the soul’s immortality.
—Shai Tubali, Big Think, 30 Sep. 2025
And so alchemy, and the philosophical ideas surrounding alchemy, all kind of interplayed into those same themes of immortality and metalwork.
—Nikki McCann Ramirez, Rolling Stone, 23 Sep. 2025
Called the Amaranth of poets, this flower was considered the emblem of immortality, and was said to have been worn by the Thessalians at the funeral of Achilles.
—Literary Hub, 12 Sep. 2025
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Kayti Burt, Time, 3 Oct. 2025
In his early work, Kant embraced German rationalism, convinced that pure reason could prove God’s existence and the soul’s immortality.
—Shai Tubali, Big Think, 30 Sep. 2025
And so alchemy, and the philosophical ideas surrounding alchemy, all kind of interplayed into those same themes of immortality and metalwork.
—Nikki McCann Ramirez, Rolling Stone, 23 Sep. 2025
Called the Amaranth of poets, this flower was considered the emblem of immortality, and was said to have been worn by the Thessalians at the funeral of Achilles.
—Literary Hub, 12 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for immortality
eternity
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In addition, one year is an eternity in politics, although Republicans face challenges, particularly given the historical record involving midterms and the party that occupies the White House.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
8 Nov. 2025
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Both her first husband (Callum Turner), who died decades prior, and her second husband of decades (Miles Teller) must convince her to join them on a one-way journey to an eternity of their choosing.—
Jack Smart,
PEOPLE,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Immortality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/immortality. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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