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
What initially appeared to be a deadly injury from an ambush now appears to be an execution-style killing by a man folklore said was, and was immortalized in popular culture as, an upstanding lawman.
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Kirsten Fiscus, The Tennessean, 9 Sep. 2025
Revered and feared in equal measure, the Barbary lion was immortalized in North African folklore as a symbol of power, majesty, and a rapidly vanishing wilderness.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
The documentary crew that immortalized Dunder Mifflin's dysfunctional workplace stumble upon new subjects with the newsroom of The Truth Teller, a historic but dying Midwestern newspaper in Toledo, Ohio.
—EW.com, 26 Aug. 2025
The Paper is a mockumentary from Greg Daniels and Michael Koman set in the same universe as NBC’s Emmy Award-winning hit series The Office, and features the documentary crew that immortalized Dunder Mifflin’s Scranton branch.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 26 Aug. 2025
Once approved, the McDonough Meteorite will be immortalized in the Meteoritical Bulletin.
—New Atlas, 19 Aug. 2025
The silhouette of the attempt lives on as an easter egg on the jock-tag of the Rapids’ 30th anniversary ‘Original Green’ kits, which will make their home debut Saturday night when Balboa’s number is immortalized.
—Braidon Nourse, Denver Post, 16 Aug. 2025
Highlights include a walking tour that takes in the streets and bars and personas Buffett immortalized in his songs; a memorial parade down Duval Street featuring Buffett’s music and a party in Truman Park near the water.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 8 Aug. 2025
One of the largest Nazi projects still standing, the sprawling, colosseum-style compound was immortalized in Leni Riefenstahl’s propaganda films.
—Shira Li Bartov, Sun Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2025
Kirsten Fiscus, The Tennessean, 9 Sep. 2025
Revered and feared in equal measure, the Barbary lion was immortalized in North African folklore as a symbol of power, majesty, and a rapidly vanishing wilderness.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
The documentary crew that immortalized Dunder Mifflin's dysfunctional workplace stumble upon new subjects with the newsroom of The Truth Teller, a historic but dying Midwestern newspaper in Toledo, Ohio.
—EW.com, 26 Aug. 2025
The Paper is a mockumentary from Greg Daniels and Michael Koman set in the same universe as NBC’s Emmy Award-winning hit series The Office, and features the documentary crew that immortalized Dunder Mifflin’s Scranton branch.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 26 Aug. 2025
Once approved, the McDonough Meteorite will be immortalized in the Meteoritical Bulletin.
—New Atlas, 19 Aug. 2025
The silhouette of the attempt lives on as an easter egg on the jock-tag of the Rapids’ 30th anniversary ‘Original Green’ kits, which will make their home debut Saturday night when Balboa’s number is immortalized.
—Braidon Nourse, Denver Post, 16 Aug. 2025
Highlights include a walking tour that takes in the streets and bars and personas Buffett immortalized in his songs; a memorial parade down Duval Street featuring Buffett’s music and a party in Truman Park near the water.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 8 Aug. 2025
One of the largest Nazi projects still standing, the sprawling, colosseum-style compound was immortalized in Leni Riefenstahl’s propaganda films.
—Shira Li Bartov, Sun Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for immortalized
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Kidman last commemorated the reunion of the Owens sisters on the first day of production in mid-July, posting a video of the duo filming a scene.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
13 Sep. 2025
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Flags in front of public institutions around California’s capital were flown at half-staff on Friday — the final workday of a week when Americans commemorated the 24th anniversary of 9/11 and when conservative activist Charlie Kirk was assassinated at an event in Utah.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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Frampton remains one of Ireland’s most beloved athletes, celebrated for his humility and heart.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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While many cultures around the world have long celebrated this threshold with unique rituals that honor both abundance and release in the days leading up to winter, today’s rituals capture a more contemporary perspective on the seasonal shift.—
Michaela Trimble,
Vogue,
18 Sep. 2025
Verb
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But the stigma perpetuated within their claim risks reversing progress on Autistic labor force participation and the willingness of society to shift towards more accessible institutions.—
Nancy Doyle,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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The fairy tale illusion is perpetuated by Amal’s wardrobe, too.—
María Mérida,
Glamour,
29 Aug. 2025
Verb
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During the In Memoriam segment, the starry audience applauded loudly as Loni Anderson, Michelle Trachtenberg, George Wendt, John Amos and Maggie Smith were honored, and when Ozzy Osbourne, David Lynch and Quincy Jones' names appeared, the applause was particularly loud.—
Julia Moore,
PEOPLE,
15 Sep. 2025
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The historic win at Sunday night's 2025 Emmy Awards ceremony, hosted by comedian Nate Bargatze at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, breaks a 77-year barrier in the only acting field that had never honored a Black performer since the Emmy Awards began.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Sep. 2025
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