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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
The Mike Vrabel and Dianna Russini saga has been forever subtly immortalized in a Chargers schedule release video.
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Senior Editor, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2026
There aren’t many lists left for Taylor Swift and Beyoncé to conquer, but the music of both is being honored among the 25 songs, albums and sounds being immortalized on the Library of Congress' National Recording Registry.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 14 May 2026
From Greg Daniels and Michael Koman, The Paper is set in the same universe as NBC’s Emmy-winning series The Office, and features the documentary crew that immortalized Dunder Mifflin’s Scranton branch.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 11 May 2026
You're immortalized in our society and our culture.
—Daniel Pelaez, PEOPLE, 11 May 2026
And, of course, the singer had a long-standing collaborative relationship with Alexander McQueen, most famously immortalized on the cover of her album Homogenic.
—Max Berlinger, Vogue, 8 May 2026
These springs feed life-nourishing groundwater to the Suwannee River — immortalized in song and legend.
—Robert Knight, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 May 2026
Instead, his lamps and couches have been immortalized in one of the year’s biggest blockbusters thus far.
—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
Senior Editor, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2026
There aren’t many lists left for Taylor Swift and Beyoncé to conquer, but the music of both is being honored among the 25 songs, albums and sounds being immortalized on the Library of Congress' National Recording Registry.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 14 May 2026
From Greg Daniels and Michael Koman, The Paper is set in the same universe as NBC’s Emmy-winning series The Office, and features the documentary crew that immortalized Dunder Mifflin’s Scranton branch.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 11 May 2026
You're immortalized in our society and our culture.
—Daniel Pelaez, PEOPLE, 11 May 2026
And, of course, the singer had a long-standing collaborative relationship with Alexander McQueen, most famously immortalized on the cover of her album Homogenic.
—Max Berlinger, Vogue, 8 May 2026
These springs feed life-nourishing groundwater to the Suwannee River — immortalized in song and legend.
—Robert Knight, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 May 2026
Instead, his lamps and couches have been immortalized in one of the year’s biggest blockbusters thus far.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for immortalized
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The team commemorated the day with Willie’s son, Michael Mays, throwing a ceremonial first pitch to Cleon Jones, Willie’s former teammate, prior to the first pitch of the Mets’ series finale against the Detroit Tigers.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
14 May 2026
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During the Battle of Britain, the skies above the property formed part of the aerial front line, a history that is commemorated today with a plaque installed on the grounds.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
13 May 2026
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Later eras of pluralism and multiculturalism celebrated diversity and protected the ability of communities to preserve their identities.—
Ari Berman,
New York Daily News,
15 May 2026
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This year's issue was celebrated with an exclusive party held at the Hard Rock Hotel New York, and included appearances from many big names, including three out of the four 2026 cover girls, Tiffany Haddish, Alix Earle and Nicole Williams English.—
Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
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Holzinger’s feminist decadence foregrounds the violence against women that this history aestheticized and perpetuated.—
Caroline Lillian Schopp,
Artforum,
13 May 2026
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This interpretation has been perpetuated by influencers such as Braden Peters, who goes by the name Clavicular.—
Fay Bound-Alberti,
Time,
3 May 2026
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Catilin Clark is just starting her third WNBA season, and she is already being honored for a big career achievement in a pregame ceremony.—
Matt Reigle OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
16 May 2026
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In 2025, White Snail, directed by Elsa Kremser and Levin Peter, was honored with the special jury prize and a best performance award at the Locarno Film Festival.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
16 May 2026
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“Immortalized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/immortalized. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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