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
Although the couple’s union was tragically cut short by Kelly’s fatal car accident in 1982, their love remains immortalized in the hearts of all who watched their relationship unfold.
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Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 12 Mar. 2026
Valerie Bertinelli is still heartbroken over the loss of her ex-husband, Eddie Van Halen — and she's immortalized their relationship on the page.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Mar. 2026
In perhaps the most filmed city in the world, the Beverly Wilshire has been immortalized on screen more than most.
—Tim Chester, Robb Report, 5 Mar. 2026
Hughes’ success on the ice last month has been immortalized, in no small part, by a photo of his bloodied smile and broken front tooth.
—Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 4 Mar. 2026
There, in the face of cultural homogenization, artificial intelligence, and corporate overhaul, the vestiges of the Blank Generation remain, and their stories, now immortalized as myth, continue to propel New York’s creative engine.
—Taran Dugal, New Yorker, 4 Mar. 2026
Successes and failures are immortalized.
—Joe Rexrode, New York Times, 4 Mar. 2026
This quote, incidentally, is immortalized on the House’s website, if any members of Congress are looking for it.
—Adam Serwer, The Atlantic, 4 Mar. 2026
The play has been immortalized on T-shirts – and even a Christmas ornament that went on sale before the holiday.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 18 Feb. 2026
Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 12 Mar. 2026
Valerie Bertinelli is still heartbroken over the loss of her ex-husband, Eddie Van Halen — and she's immortalized their relationship on the page.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Mar. 2026
In perhaps the most filmed city in the world, the Beverly Wilshire has been immortalized on screen more than most.
—Tim Chester, Robb Report, 5 Mar. 2026
Hughes’ success on the ice last month has been immortalized, in no small part, by a photo of his bloodied smile and broken front tooth.
—Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 4 Mar. 2026
There, in the face of cultural homogenization, artificial intelligence, and corporate overhaul, the vestiges of the Blank Generation remain, and their stories, now immortalized as myth, continue to propel New York’s creative engine.
—Taran Dugal, New Yorker, 4 Mar. 2026
Successes and failures are immortalized.
—Joe Rexrode, New York Times, 4 Mar. 2026
This quote, incidentally, is immortalized on the House’s website, if any members of Congress are looking for it.
—Adam Serwer, The Atlantic, 4 Mar. 2026
The play has been immortalized on T-shirts – and even a Christmas ornament that went on sale before the holiday.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 18 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for immortalized
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The hub is located on Yosemite Drive in Central Milpitas near Highway 680, and the city commemorated its opening with a ribbon cutting late last month.—
Luis Melecio-Zambrano,
Mercury News,
5 Mar. 2026
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Reactions from parents, teachers, community Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker, who called for a turnaround of the district’s academic performance in fall 2024 that led to the resignation of former Superintendent Angélica Ramsey, commemorated Molinar for her dedication to the district.—
Lina Ruiz,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Mar. 2026
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Davidson, who assumed her former role at the Kennedy Center in April 2023, intended to stay in the nation’s capital until the orchestra celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2031.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Mar. 2026
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After the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, thousands celebrated on the streets of Westwood.—
Jack Dolan,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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Yet another quilt depicts a blackface minstrel as a reminder of whites who masqueraded as Blacks on Vaudeville and perpetuated demeaning stereotypes.—
Susan DeGrane,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Feb. 2026
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Jones was an early MAGA supporter, and has since perpetuated election denial messages and continued to support the president.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
5 Feb. 2026
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Since his death last month, Jackson’s family and allies have honored the late reverend with commemorations, community service and demonstrations in an effort to continue his work.—
Matt Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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In the following weeks, Chinese media visited the center to report on how its then president had been honored by Xi’s reply.—
Chang Che,
New Yorker,
8 Mar. 2026
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“Immortalized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/immortalized. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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