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immortality

noun

ˌi-ˌmȯr-ˈta-lə-tē How to pronounce immortality (audio)
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 Arguably, being the subject of a Times obituary, itself, is a measure of immortality. — Literary Hub, 11 Aug. 2026 Back at the Daily News, obituaries weren’t the best way to achieve immortality. — Sam Roberts, Longreads, 11 Aug. 2026 Because for each of us, the biggest contribution of whole brain emulation may not need to be digital immortality. — John Werner, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026 Throughout this tournament, Messi often has seemed overwhelmed by his own apparent immortality. — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for immortality
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eternity
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  • The trial date of March 2 feels like an eternity from now for an industry on edge.
    — Dominic Patten, Deadline, 16 Sep. 2026
  • Sounds simple enough, but often those two minutes can feel like an eternity.
    — Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of eternity

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