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
But while Manson and his crimes have been immortalized in the media, his victims’ families have worked tirelessly to ensure their lives are just as remembered.
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Lynsey Eidell, People.com, 7 Mar. 2025
The show was delayed by two years due to the pandemic and was immortalized via Gaga Chromatica Ball, an HBO concert special in 2024.
—Michael Nied, People.com, 26 Mar. 2025
But four minutes on the internet is more than enough time for a mistake to be screen-captured and immortalized.
—Kevin Sabet, Newsweek, 23 Mar. 2025
Near the servers, clay sculptures — petite doppelgängers immortalizing people who have worked for the organization — line the walls and spill into the pews.
—Emma Bowman, NPR, 23 Mar. 2025
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Lynsey Eidell, People.com, 7 Mar. 2025
The show was delayed by two years due to the pandemic and was immortalized via Gaga Chromatica Ball, an HBO concert special in 2024.
—Michael Nied, People.com, 26 Mar. 2025
But four minutes on the internet is more than enough time for a mistake to be screen-captured and immortalized.
—Kevin Sabet, Newsweek, 23 Mar. 2025
Near the servers, clay sculptures — petite doppelgängers immortalizing people who have worked for the organization — line the walls and spill into the pews.
—Emma Bowman, NPR, 23 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for immortalize
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The holiday commemorates the Israelites’ liberation from slavery in ancient Egypt, including their 40-year journey through the desert.—
Marc Levy,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
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To commemorate the event, a new logo was developed by Acura and the Grand Prix Association of Long Beach.—
Jan Wagner,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Apr. 2025
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There remains some debate over whether the attack led by John Mason, a Connecticut Colony founder honored with a statue in a niche on the Capitol, can be celebrated as Pequot War victory or a criminal massacre of women and children.—
Mark Pazniokas,
Hartford Courant,
15 Mar. 2025
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The true marker of a parent is acting silly just so your kids can get a good chuckle and Savannah caught Michael in action, in this cute pic posted to celebrate Father's Day.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
People.com,
15 Mar. 2025
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But in the meantime, shame on Netflix for perpetuating a knowingly false narrative that puts kids in danger.—
Zoey Lyttle,
People.com,
11 Apr. 2025
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Models may perpetuate societal biases, over-reliance and security vulnerabilities—all of which are potential risks.—
Sibin Thomas,
Forbes.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Immortalize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/immortalize. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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