as in to commemorate
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 immortalize
The historic property was once home to eccentric heiress Rebekah Harkness, whom Swift immortalized in her 2020 track The Last Great American Dynasty.
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Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 2 May 2025
For the quince photo shoot, they were immortalized by photographer Carlos Jaramillo at Huntington Park City Hall and styled by designer Hoza Rodriguez.
—Julissa James, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2025
But what immortalized O'Quinn and the 2011-12 Spartans' men's basketball team in the hearts and minds of those affiliated with Norfolk State University, stretching from Hampton Roads to across the globe, is what happened when the regular season ended and the stakes elevated.
—Bobby Krivitsky, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025
See the full image below: Hailing from The Office co-creator Greg Daniels and Michael Koman (Late Night With Conan O’Brien, Saturday Night Live), The Paper finds the same documentary crew that immortalized Dunder Mifflin Scranton searching for a new subject.
—Rebecca Luther, TVLine, 12 May 2025
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Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 2 May 2025
For the quince photo shoot, they were immortalized by photographer Carlos Jaramillo at Huntington Park City Hall and styled by designer Hoza Rodriguez.
—Julissa James, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2025
But what immortalized O'Quinn and the 2011-12 Spartans' men's basketball team in the hearts and minds of those affiliated with Norfolk State University, stretching from Hampton Roads to across the globe, is what happened when the regular season ended and the stakes elevated.
—Bobby Krivitsky, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025
See the full image below: Hailing from The Office co-creator Greg Daniels and Michael Koman (Late Night With Conan O’Brien, Saturday Night Live), The Paper finds the same documentary crew that immortalized Dunder Mifflin Scranton searching for a new subject.
—Rebecca Luther, TVLine, 12 May 2025
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The strategic Maharashtra Day release date holds particular significance, as the holiday commemorates the formation of the state where Shivaji’s legacy remains profoundly influential.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
21 May 2025
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When is Pride Month? Pride Month is observed throughout June to commemorate the Stonewall Uprising in 1969, celebrate the LGBTQ+ community and highlight their fight for rights.—
Kinsey Crowley,
USA Today,
21 May 2025
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While our differences are to be celebrated, humans are humans.—
Steven P. Dinkin,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 May 2025
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Since news of the new pope, Robert Prevost, who assumed the name Leo XIV, hit the wires, he has been universally celebrated as being an American from Chicago.—
Rebecca R. Bibbs,
Chicago Tribune,
25 May 2025
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Without the breakup and other meaningful reforms, a Meta win could preserve the status quo and see the company never open up its platforms, perhaps perpetuating Meta's influence over social media well into the future.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
21 May 2025
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Given the historical biases in hiring practices, many job seekers worry that AI might perpetuate or even amplify these biases.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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“Immortalize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/immortalize. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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