immortality
noun
im·mor·tal·i·ty
ˌi-ˌmȯr-ˈta-lə-tē 
: the quality or state of being immortal:
a
: unending existence
believes in the immortality of the soul
b
: lasting fame
achieved immortality through her art
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She believed in the immortality of the soul.
He found immortality through his films.
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Jim Barnes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 May 2026
The queens of the ballroom extravaganza have moved both costume designer Qween Jean’s fabulous couture and the cats’ quest for immortality up to the main stem with Andrew Lloyd Webber’s righteous blessing.
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026
This makes oaks a top choice for anyone looking to get a taste of immortality by planting a long-lasting tree as a memorial.
—Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 May 2026
But there are also many subtle gestures toward immortality, suggesting that Wilson has learned to see beyond the conditions of loss and precarity that created these families.
—Casey Cep, New Yorker, 9 May 2026
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“Immortality.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/immortality. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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immortality
noun
im·mor·tal·i·ty
ˌim-ˌȯr-ˈtal-ət-ē
: the quality or state of being immortal:
a
: endless life
b
: lasting fame or glory
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