as in commemorated
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 immortalized
Another pivotal moment in time, immortalized in print.
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Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Donors symbolically adopt and name a Madagascar hissing cockroach after a loved one, an ex, or anyone who deserves to be immortalized with a hiss and receive a certificate with your proof of naming for $15.
—Dianne Plummer, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Cap, more frequently invoked in its negative, no cap, achieved new levels of prominence after the Atlanta rappers Future and Young Thug immortalized it in song.
—Michael Tedder, The Atlantic, 25 Jan. 2026
Here’s everything to know about the Gianni Versace Tiara, which was immortalized in Madonna’s second-ever campaign for the house.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 25 Jan. 2026
The Rockies’ two Hall of Famers will be immortalized at Coors Field.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 24 Jan. 2026
The digital dawn is immortalized with PMS 1505 C, a vibrant orange-yellow color famously used by the Phoenix Suns for the basketball team’s uniforms and branding during the 1990s.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 22 Jan. 2026
Japan signalled its post-war economic comeback with a sports coupe – the Toyota 2000GT, immortalized in the 1967 James Bond movie You Only Live Twice.
—Andy Browne, semafor.com, 19 Jan. 2026
The pose is also immortalized in a statue of Jordan at the Chicago Bulls’ United Center.
—Tim Rohan, NBC news, 18 Jan. 2026
Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Donors symbolically adopt and name a Madagascar hissing cockroach after a loved one, an ex, or anyone who deserves to be immortalized with a hiss and receive a certificate with your proof of naming for $15.
—Dianne Plummer, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Cap, more frequently invoked in its negative, no cap, achieved new levels of prominence after the Atlanta rappers Future and Young Thug immortalized it in song.
—Michael Tedder, The Atlantic, 25 Jan. 2026
Here’s everything to know about the Gianni Versace Tiara, which was immortalized in Madonna’s second-ever campaign for the house.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 25 Jan. 2026
The Rockies’ two Hall of Famers will be immortalized at Coors Field.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 24 Jan. 2026
The digital dawn is immortalized with PMS 1505 C, a vibrant orange-yellow color famously used by the Phoenix Suns for the basketball team’s uniforms and branding during the 1990s.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 22 Jan. 2026
Japan signalled its post-war economic comeback with a sports coupe – the Toyota 2000GT, immortalized in the 1967 James Bond movie You Only Live Twice.
—Andy Browne, semafor.com, 19 Jan. 2026
The pose is also immortalized in a statue of Jordan at the Chicago Bulls’ United Center.
—Tim Rohan, NBC news, 18 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for immortalized
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Without survivors to testify, the burden shifts to the rest of us to make the record whole and to insist that Tulsa’s story is not only an episode to be commemorated but a harm to be repaired.—
Caleb Gayle,
The Atlantic,
28 Jan. 2026
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So, after the temple is remediated, the prayer books and what’s left of their pages will be collected, commemorated with a funeral and interred, Shemper said.—
Jason Carroll,
CNN Money,
18 Jan. 2026
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Steering far from their signature sounds rooted in corridos and reggaetón, the Mexicali and Medellín artists shift between smooth vocal interplay, crafting a tale of complex love — where beauty is both celebrated and scrutinized.—
Tere Aguilera,
Billboard,
30 Jan. 2026
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Trunk Bay is world-renowned, consistently celebrated for its powder-white sand and brilliant turquoise water.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Jan. 2026
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Officials have helped amplify unverified claims about fraud perpetuated by the Somali community, which was used in part as a justification to crack down on the state.—
Jude Joffe-Block,
NPR,
31 Jan. 2026
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Fassaert recalls how audience members told him about the way the film broaches his grandmother’s narcissism, a notion perpetuated for many years in his family.—
Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
30 Jan. 2026
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Praising her colleagues’ work, Goldis said she was honored to serve in the consumer protection unit.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
31 Jan. 2026
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After giving the timeless Air Force 1 sneaker a major upgrade which also honored the late Kobe Bryant during summer 2025, Nike is set to deliver even more versions of the enhanced model this year.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
31 Jan. 2026
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“Immortalized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/immortalized. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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