Definition of immortalitynext
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 Mythic memory offered the closest thing a human could get to immortality. Literary Hub, 27 Feb. 2026 Ahead of this race, Klæbo stood on the cusp of Olympic immortality. Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 21 Feb. 2026 The tiniest twitch on either means nothing less than the difference between lifetime immortality and lifetime infamy. Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 20 Feb. 2026 Kraft is also a finalist for the Hall of Fame as a contributor, and he’s considered a strong candidate to enter immortality in Canton. Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 28 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for immortality
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eternity
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  • An eternity band, rumored to be from Cartier and inspired by Monaco’s red-and-white striped flag, emulating its colors via alternating rubies and diamonds.
    Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 12 Mar. 2026
  • The greatest writers never lose sight of eternity, it has been said, no matter how loud or twisted the events in the foreground.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 9 Mar. 2026

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“Immortality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/immortality. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.

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