as in commemorated
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 immortalized
Their love story was immortalized in a 2022 New York Times article.
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Darcel Rockett, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
Star first baseman Nick Kurtz, fresh off a unanimous American League Rookie of the Year award plus Silver Slugger honors, will be immortalized as a bobblehead given away April 17.
—Michael McGough, Sacbee.com, 3 Feb. 2026
Another pivotal moment in time, immortalized in print.
—Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Donors symbolically adopt and name a Madagascar hissing cockroach after a loved one, an ex, or anyone who deserves to be immortalized with a hiss and receive a certificate with your proof of naming for $15.
—Dianne Plummer, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Cap, more frequently invoked in its negative, no cap, achieved new levels of prominence after the Atlanta rappers Future and Young Thug immortalized it in song.
—Michael Tedder, The Atlantic, 25 Jan. 2026
Here’s everything to know about the Gianni Versace Tiara, which was immortalized in Madonna’s second-ever campaign for the house.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 25 Jan. 2026
The Rockies’ two Hall of Famers will be immortalized at Coors Field.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 24 Jan. 2026
The digital dawn is immortalized with PMS 1505 C, a vibrant orange-yellow color famously used by the Phoenix Suns for the basketball team’s uniforms and branding during the 1990s.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 22 Jan. 2026
Darcel Rockett, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
Star first baseman Nick Kurtz, fresh off a unanimous American League Rookie of the Year award plus Silver Slugger honors, will be immortalized as a bobblehead given away April 17.
—Michael McGough, Sacbee.com, 3 Feb. 2026
Another pivotal moment in time, immortalized in print.
—Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Donors symbolically adopt and name a Madagascar hissing cockroach after a loved one, an ex, or anyone who deserves to be immortalized with a hiss and receive a certificate with your proof of naming for $15.
—Dianne Plummer, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Cap, more frequently invoked in its negative, no cap, achieved new levels of prominence after the Atlanta rappers Future and Young Thug immortalized it in song.
—Michael Tedder, The Atlantic, 25 Jan. 2026
Here’s everything to know about the Gianni Versace Tiara, which was immortalized in Madonna’s second-ever campaign for the house.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 25 Jan. 2026
The Rockies’ two Hall of Famers will be immortalized at Coors Field.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 24 Jan. 2026
The digital dawn is immortalized with PMS 1505 C, a vibrant orange-yellow color famously used by the Phoenix Suns for the basketball team’s uniforms and branding during the 1990s.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 22 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for immortalized
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Kate Middleton commemorated World Cancer Day with a new video.—
Emma Banks,
InStyle,
4 Feb. 2026
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The Heat also made the massive 2005 offseason deal with Memphis that delivered Antoine Walker, Jason Williams and James Posey, a deal that sparked the team’s run to the 2006 NBA title, a championship currently being commemorated by the Heat on its 20th anniversary.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
3 Feb. 2026
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Though the holiday’s origins trace back to ancient China, it’s now celebrated across East and Southeast Asia and abroad.—
Phoebe Fry,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
14 Feb. 2026
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It’s now led to one major withdrawal from Berlin, a typically highly political festival, with news that celebrated Indian author Arundhati Roy has pulled out.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
13 Feb. 2026
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Jones was an early MAGA supporter, and has since perpetuated election denial messages and continued to support the president.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
5 Feb. 2026
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Officials have helped amplify unverified claims about fraud perpetuated by the Somali community, which was used in part as a justification to crack down on the state.—
Jude Joffe-Block,
NPR,
31 Jan. 2026
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Michael Patrick King will be honored at next month’s Human Rights Campaign dinner in Los Angeles.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
13 Feb. 2026
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When a union and management develop a routine or custom, there are expectations that routine or custom will be honored going forward.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Immortalized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/immortalized. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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