immortalize

verb

i-ˈmȯr-tə-ˌlīz How to pronounce immortalize (audio)
Definition of immortalizenext
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 The artist is offering to do either a solo portrait, a couple, or a family, with whoever’s depicted being immortalized forever in a chic, unique way. — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 1 Feb. 2025 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. — Lynsey Eidell, People.com, 7 Mar. 2025 Among the most notable is Khao Phing Kan (known as ‘James Bond Island’), immortalized by its appearance in The Man With the Golden Gun. — Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 2 Mar. 2025 President Donald Trump similarly made waves for his official headshot earlier this month — his steely glare, immortalized by his chief photographer Daniel Torok, was a far cry from the ear-to-grin captured in 2017. — Leah Dolan, CNN, 28 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for immortalize
Recent Examples of Synonyms for immortalize
  1. commemorate
  2. celebrate
  3. perpetuate
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  • Abolitionist William Lloyd Garrison took up Henry’s phrase in a speech at a gathering to commemorate John Brown, who led the violent antislavery raid on Harpers Ferry in 1859.
    — Cassandra Good, Smithsonian Magazine, 21 Mar. 2025
  • Sounds like a great way to commemorate a 50th anniversary.
    — Charles Taylor, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
Definition of commemorate
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  • One Step Back Game Informer celebrated their return by releasing their Game of the Year awards, celebrating the excellent gaming achievements of 2024, albeit a bit late.
    — Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Mar. 2025
  • The group's employees even pay out-of-pocket for coffee and sugar used in its coffee breaks, and have been doing so since 1973, according to a video celebrating its anniversary last year.
    — Geoff Brumfiel, NPR, 26 Mar. 2025
Definition of celebrate
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  • Men need to see role models who are healing from trauma and are actively challenging the ideals of toxic masculinity that perpetuate cycles of violence.
    — Essence, Essence, 22 Mar. 2025
  • Instead of perpetuating audit fatigue, with suppliers undergoing redundant assessments that fail to drive meaningful improvements, brands should invest in capacity building efforts.
    — Adele Stafford, Sourcing Journal, 18 Mar. 2025
Definition of perpetuate

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