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as in eternal
lasting forever
the age-old quest for immortal fame
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as in enduring
having an existence or validity that does not change or diminish
vowed that his hatred of that family was immortal and that someday he'd get his revenge
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as in worthy
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Recent Examples of immortal
Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 28 Feb. 2025
Lee Pace and Rami Malek joined franchise vets Michael Sheen, Dakota Fanning, and Jamie Campbell Bower as vampires aligned with either the Cullens or the Volturi, who have learned that Renesmee is an immortal child.
—Lincee Ray, EW.com, 22 Feb. 2025
San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Mar. 2025
After helping Philadelphia reach the 2001 NBA Finals alongside another basketball immortal, MVP point guard Allen Iverson, and then playing an encore stint in 2001-02, the then-35-year-old Mutombo transitioned to another phase of his career.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 15 Feb. 2025
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Adjective
In time, it was revealed that the Dollhouse was just beta-testing technology that would allow its wealthy clients to upload their minds into these young, fit bodies, becoming functionally immortal(*).
—Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 28 Feb. 2025
Lee Pace and Rami Malek joined franchise vets Michael Sheen, Dakota Fanning, and Jamie Campbell Bower as vampires aligned with either the Cullens or the Volturi, who have learned that Renesmee is an immortal child.
—Lincee Ray, EW.com, 22 Feb. 2025
Noun
Based on a Russian fairytale, the principal roles in this production include a prince and princess, an evil immortal who captures the princess and the magical Firebird, who saves the day.
—San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Mar. 2025
After helping Philadelphia reach the 2001 NBA Finals alongside another basketball immortal, MVP point guard Allen Iverson, and then playing an encore stint in 2001-02, the then-35-year-old Mutombo transitioned to another phase of his career.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 15 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for immortal
Adjective
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But what’s even creepier is Remmick’s invitation to the holdouts to join them, promising an escape from dehumanizing cruelty into a fellowship that offers an eternal life of freedom and enlightenment.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2025
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The Duke faithful may still be reeling from the shock of losing the national semifinal to Houston despite a 6-point lead with the ball in the final minute, but hope springs eternal in Durham.—
Dan Santaromita,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Its enduring relevance, uncanny foresight into technology and humanity, and now a season filled with resonant, top-tier performances make Season 7 its best Emmy contender in years.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
10 Apr. 2025
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But Ovechkin is the most prolific, the most consistent, the most enduring — combining those legends’ finishing ability with a durability none could match, and doing it in a vastly more difficult era in which to score.—
Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2025
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Jacobs-Jenkins cannot help noting that among that generation of Bible-quoting civil rights worthies are enough sins of the father to burden a host of sons.—
Jesse Green,
New York Times,
18 Mar. 2025
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Martin Luther King, Senator J. William Fulbright, and California Gov. Pat Brown all said so and who would know better than these worthies?—
Walter E Block,
Orange County Register,
13 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Its most beautiful and bracing imagery is that of cotton fields plumbed by sharecroppers, endless skies and dusty roads, the verdant expanse of a land that has witnessed so much sorrow.—
Angelica Jade Bastién,
Vulture,
18 Apr. 2025
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We’re blown away by the seemingly endless number of discounts on popular brands like Magnolia Home by Joanna Gaines, Vera Bradley, Kelly Clarkson Home, and Shark.—
Ali Faccenda,
People.com,
17 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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As a keynote speaker, Dr. Mayer challenges conventional wisdom about leadership, recasting it as an active, ongoing process.—
Hilary Tetenbaum,
USA Today,
9 Apr. 2025
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Discussions around a new tax bill are ongoing on Capitol Hill, but there does not currently appear to be any pointed push to remove the tax exemption on these bonds.—
Jesse Pound,
CNBC,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Season three will be based on The Titan’s Curse, the third book in Riordan’s series, and introduce a fan-favorite character in Nico di Angelo, a young demigod who is new to Camp Half-Blood.—
Rick Porter,
The Hollywood Reporter,
14 Mar. 2025
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The naga, a Sanskrit word for snake or serpent, is an anthropomorphic demigod of sorts that appears in Buddhist, Hindu, and Jain cultures.—
Judy Berman,
TIME,
3 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Two years later, the Smithsonian named the museum's first permanent director, Jorge Zamanillo, and unveiled a gallery dedicated to the U.S. Latino experience in the National Museum of American History.—
Deborah Barfield Berry,
USA Today,
20 Apr. 2025
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Causes of vision loss and blindness include: Diabetic retinopathy: This condition, caused by diabetes, can lead to permanent damage of the retina, which is the area in the back of your eye that translates light into signals that your brain can understand.—
Heidi Cope,
Health,
19 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Officials said overnight enforcement will focus on common and continuing offenses such as commercial vehicles parked in residential areas and permit violations.—
Michelle Deal-Zimmerman,
Baltimore Sun,
6 Mar. 2025
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State of the labor market Initial weekly unemployment insurance claims have held in a fairly steady range around 220,000, though continuing claims earlier in November had hit their highest level in about three years.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
5 Dec. 2024
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“Immortal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/immortal. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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