immortalizing

verb

Definition of immortalizingnext
present participle of immortalize
as in commemorating
to give eternal or lasting existence to immortalized the words "Call me Ishmael" as the novel's opening line

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  1. commemorating
  2. celebrating
  3. perpetuating
Verb
  • Customers would receive a special hat and pin commemorating the season.
    Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2024
  • Isaac, who always felt like an outsider in life, is now furious that his contemporary Alexander Hamilton has everything from money to a book to a musical commemorating him.
    Whitney Friedlander, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2024
Definition of commemorating
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  • Britney Spears is celebrating self-love in her latest social media post.
    Becca Longmire, People.com, 21 Oct. 2024
  • Swed also mentions the joy of watching the Los Angeles Master Chorale, which is currently celebrating its 60th anniversary.
    Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2024
Definition of celebrating
Verb
  • There is a very real danger of AI perpetuating human biases that are disadvantageous to individuals or demographic groups.
    Cathy Ross, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Nair is perpetuating his goal via simple designs with complex manufacturing processes, as proved in new, all-black versions of the Diane handbags with neon detailing on a metallic hardware outlining the style’s minimal shape.
    Sandra Salibian, WWD, 2 Oct. 2024
Definition of perpetuating
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