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
Closely identified with Austin, the grackle is immortalized in the form of a giant kinetic sculpture at the city’s Central Public Library.
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Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 18 Feb. 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
In terms of skill, Rousey is immortalized for using her judo and submission skills to set an extremely high bar for women’s MMA.
—Sarah Shephard, New York Times, 18 Feb. 2026
In 10 years as head coach, Moe led the Nuggets to 432 regular-season wins, a number immortalized today in the rafters of Ball Arena.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 17 Feb. 2026
That aura of 20th-century glamour was immortalized by Slim Aarons.
—Annabelle Dufraigne, Architectural Digest, 12 Feb. 2026
Sinclair has visited Hare Krishna temples, embedded among the followers of Ram Dass in Hawaii, and spent time with members of the Rajneesh movement, immortalized in the documentary series Wild Wild Country.
—Ezra Marcus, Vulture, 11 Feb. 2026
He is immortalized as Prince Hal in Shakespeare’s history plays.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 10 Feb. 2026
Their love story was immortalized in a 2022 New York Times article.
—Darcel Rockett, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 18 Feb. 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
In terms of skill, Rousey is immortalized for using her judo and submission skills to set an extremely high bar for women’s MMA.
—Sarah Shephard, New York Times, 18 Feb. 2026
In 10 years as head coach, Moe led the Nuggets to 432 regular-season wins, a number immortalized today in the rafters of Ball Arena.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 17 Feb. 2026
That aura of 20th-century glamour was immortalized by Slim Aarons.
—Annabelle Dufraigne, Architectural Digest, 12 Feb. 2026
Sinclair has visited Hare Krishna temples, embedded among the followers of Ram Dass in Hawaii, and spent time with members of the Rajneesh movement, immortalized in the documentary series Wild Wild Country.
—Ezra Marcus, Vulture, 11 Feb. 2026
He is immortalized as Prince Hal in Shakespeare’s history plays.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 10 Feb. 2026
Their love story was immortalized in a 2022 New York Times article.
—Darcel Rockett, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for immortalized
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Erdem commemorated 20 years at his anniversary show at Tate Britain, Roksanda and the British Fashion Council hosted the most beautiful dinner at Claridge’s with friends who have been with her since the beginning.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
24 Feb. 2026
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The event also commemorated roughly 100 protesters who were killed in February 2014 during Ukraine’s Revolution of Dignity, a pro-Western uprising to thwart Russian influence on the fledgling democratic nation.—
Angie Leventis Lourgos,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Samane’s attorney, Robert Bernstein, celebrated his client’s acquittal.—
James Queally,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Feb. 2026
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Rather than centering heartbreak, the remix celebrated moving on and leveling up.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
27 Feb. 2026
Verb
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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
Verb
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Briefs are for businesses in Northwest Arkansas that are new, have moved or closed, opened a new branch, changed owners or have been honored by an independent organization.—
Mark Mondier,
Arkansas Online,
1 Mar. 2026
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Karaban becomes the first active player to be honored in season.—
Joe Arruda,
Hartford Courant,
28 Feb. 2026
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