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
This pithy, poignant memoir by an award-winning American poet immortalizes a bygone world in a colorful mosaic of vignettes, jokes, and reflections.
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The New Yorker, New Yorker, 25 Aug. 2025
The New Yorker, New Yorker, 25 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for immortalizes
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As the nation commemorates Labor Day, the moment is ripe to reflect on the power of workers and the warning signs buried in the labor data.—
Richard Fowler,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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The event commemorates the 80th anniversary of Japan’s surrender in World War II, highlighting Beijing’s efforts to showcase military power and deepen alliances at a time of heightened global tensions.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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Danielson did his best coach-speak talking up the opponent this week, but when the Big Sky celebrates multiple FCS playoff teams again this season, the Eagles likely won’t be among them.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
6 Sep. 2025
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The landmark celebrates a darker time in Georgia’s history, but now Stone Mountain is a hub of Black excellence and culture, with over 80% of its demographic identifying as Black or African-American.—
Essence,
Essence,
5 Sep. 2025
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Yet in reflecting dominant ideas about wellness and illness, publishing also supports and perpetuates them.—
Polly Atkin
August 26,
Literary Hub,
26 Aug. 2025
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This effectively perpetuates a cycle of poor health across generations, which could leave lasting impacts for decades to come.—
Omer Awan,
Forbes.com,
24 Aug. 2025
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