as in to commemorate
to give eternal or lasting existence to
immortalized the words "Call me Ishmael" as the novel's opening line
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Recent Examples of immortalize
Instead, his lamps and couches have been immortalized in one of the year’s biggest blockbusters thus far.
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José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 8 May 2026
He’s immortalized outside the stadium with a statue.
—Zach Berman, New York Times, 8 May 2026
It later was immortalized in the awesome painting by the great Norman Rockwell in the 1950s that became a gift to his friend Joyce Hall and remains part of the Hallmark Art Collection.
—Kansas City Star, 23 Apr. 2026
But their moment in pro wrestling history will be immortalized.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 17 Apr. 2026
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José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 8 May 2026
He’s immortalized outside the stadium with a statue.
—Zach Berman, New York Times, 8 May 2026
It later was immortalized in the awesome painting by the great Norman Rockwell in the 1950s that became a gift to his friend Joyce Hall and remains part of the Hallmark Art Collection.
—Kansas City Star, 23 Apr. 2026
But their moment in pro wrestling history will be immortalized.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 17 Apr. 2026
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After overseeing a military parade Saturday on Red Square commemorating the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II, which for the first time in nearly two decades didn’t include heavy weapons, Putin declared the conflict in Ukraine is coming to an end.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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Tyler is scheduled to launch a European tour later this month commemorating the 50th anniversary of her recording career.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
12 May 2026
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The boutique hotel group was created by Kostis Karatzas, who’s also the founder of The Greek Foundation (a platform celebrating Greek creativity) and the publisher of The Athens Guide, meaning there’s an emphasis on connecting guests with the most exciting happenings in this vibrant city.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 May 2026
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Ashley Judd is celebrating her younger self.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
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Researchers are trying to dispel inaccurate information, but regional newspapers seem bent on perpetuating fear.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
7 May 2026
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Advertisement Just as Nietzsche warned of the dangers of a nihilist moral void leading to societal decay, the current disregard for responsible data practices could erode trust in institutions and perpetuate systemic inequalities.—
Alice Xiang,
Time,
6 May 2026
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“Immortalize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/immortalize. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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