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
In that sense, his art shares a spiritual DNA with autofiction, a literary style immortalized by many writers his publisher Semiotext(e) puts out.
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Sammy Loren, Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2026
Tish even immortalized their mother-daughter journey in ink.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 18 Mar. 2026
Sleeping sickness is a notorious disease — immortalized in Joseph Conrad's Heart of Darkness.
—Fran Kritz, NPR, 16 Mar. 2026
Mason evokes the vibrant street scene vividly, with archive footage of the area’s teeming bars and even a nod to the Donut Time store immortalized in Sean Baker’s transgender High Noon story Tangerine.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 13 Mar. 2026
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.
—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
Sammy Loren, Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2026
Tish even immortalized their mother-daughter journey in ink.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 18 Mar. 2026
Sleeping sickness is a notorious disease — immortalized in Joseph Conrad's Heart of Darkness.
—Fran Kritz, NPR, 16 Mar. 2026
Mason evokes the vibrant street scene vividly, with archive footage of the area’s teeming bars and even a nod to the Donut Time store immortalized in Sean Baker’s transgender High Noon story Tangerine.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 13 Mar. 2026
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.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for immortalized
Verb
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Monaco's house of Grimaldi commemorated the 70th anniversary of the Rose Ball Saturday, with an event that looked to the future.—
Diego Parrado,
Vanity Fair,
22 Mar. 2026
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In 2025, Los Angeles commemorated Cesar Chavez Day with a march and rally in Pacoima and a Mass at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels, among other events throughout the region.—
Ryan Carter,
Daily News,
18 Mar. 2026
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Ellison celebrated the decision in a statement Friday.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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It is celebrated with a ceremonious parade that features a cavalcade of men dressed in Roman soldier costumes, evoking a sense of solemn thanksgiving and spiritual devotion.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Domestic violence is perpetuated not only through the injuring and killing of companion animals, but also through the threat of doing so.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 Mar. 2026
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Domestic violence is perpetuated not only through the injuring and killing of companion animals, but also through the threat of doing so.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
18 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The plaques, which were more than 100 years old, honored many people including ministers from the early 1800s and American Revolutionary soldiers.—
Paul Burton,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Dodgers relievers honored Vesia and his family during the World Series by writing his number on their caps.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Mar. 2026
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“Immortalized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/immortalized. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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