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 Like a vampire who can't see his own shadowy side, Peter promises them youthful immortality but ultimately ends up isolated and alone. Rodney Carmichael, NPR, 3 June 2026 The HeLa cells, named after the patient, were the first instance of cell immortality ever discovered in humans. Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 29 May 2026 Everything was leading to one outcome for the Avs — a second championship in five years, another parade and immortality for all the key figures. Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 27 May 2026 Whether this is an immortality worth living is another question. Cody Cottier, Scientific American, 27 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for immortality
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eternity
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  • At 29 years old, Brunson now has two college championships, a collection of National Player of the Year Awards, an NBA title, an NBA Finals MVP crown and the core of the Big Apple for eternity.
    Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 14 June 2026
  • Formative minutes stretched on for eternity — winning a track competition, a first kiss — but eight weeks flashed by in a hot hazy glimmer.
    Sophia Solano, Washington Post, 13 June 2026

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“Immortality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/immortality. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.

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