as in commemorates
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 immortalizes
Adding to the character of the region, Southerners also find comfort in gatherings that exhibit flair and poise, and there’s a penchant for tradition, which immortalizes intimate conversations, unhurried afternoons and, of course, elegant tea experiences.
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Kathryn Streeter, USA Today, 24 Oct. 2025
This pithy, poignant memoir by an award-winning American poet immortalizes a bygone world in a colorful mosaic of vignettes, jokes, and reflections.
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 25 Aug. 2025
Kathryn Streeter, USA Today, 24 Oct. 2025
This pithy, poignant memoir by an award-winning American poet immortalizes a bygone world in a colorful mosaic of vignettes, jokes, and reflections.
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 25 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for immortalizes
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This park commemorates the campaign, siege, and defense of Vicksburg, Mississippi, in 1863, a pivotal moment in the Civil War.—
Owen Clarke,
Outside,
26 Jan. 2026
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Many of the park structures were constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps during the 1930s and 1940s; a statue inside the park commemorates their service.—
Robert Annis,
Midwest Living,
19 Jan. 2026
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Três bistro, the main dining spot, celebrates the island's landscapes, both in its design and its ingredients.—
Gisela Williams,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Jan. 2026
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Sunday, February 9 Andre Howard, a then-10-year-old who was one of the two dozen people hurt in Northeast Philadelphia, celebrates the Philadelphia Eagles' Super Bowl victory over the Kansas City Chiefs while recovering in the hospital.—
Alexandra Simon,
CBS News,
31 Jan. 2026
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Young people get blocked from leadership roles based on tenure rather than capability, which perpetuates the illusion that leadership roles should be reserved for middle-aged or older workers.—
Dan Pontefract,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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That’s because their profitability perpetuates animation’s dismissive status as suited only for families or kids.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Immortalizes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/immortalizes. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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