as in commemorates
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 immortalizes
One more win further immortalizes them.
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Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
11 June 2026
Adding to the character of the region, Southerners also find comfort in gatherings that exhibit flair and poise, and there’s a penchant for tradition, which immortalizes intimate conversations, unhurried afternoons and, of course, elegant tea experiences.
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Kathryn Streeter,
USA Today,
24 Oct. 2025
This pithy, poignant memoir by an award-winning American poet immortalizes a bygone world in a colorful mosaic of vignettes, jokes, and reflections.
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The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
25 Aug. 2025
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
11 June 2026
Adding to the character of the region, Southerners also find comfort in gatherings that exhibit flair and poise, and there’s a penchant for tradition, which immortalizes intimate conversations, unhurried afternoons and, of course, elegant tea experiences.
—
Kathryn Streeter,
USA Today,
24 Oct. 2025
This pithy, poignant memoir by an award-winning American poet immortalizes a bygone world in a colorful mosaic of vignettes, jokes, and reflections.
—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
25 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for immortalizes
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The site commemorates the original town of Kaskaskia and its role in supporting George Rogers Clark’s capture of it during the American Revolution.
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While America commemorates its 250th anniversary on the Fourth of July, the Beyhive has another reason to celebrate.
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Philadelphia, the birthplace of America, is playing host to thousands of visitors and a number of events as the country celebrates 250 years over the Fourth of July weekend.
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One honors African women as the inventors of beer, another celebrates the Jazz District through the historic castle at 18th and Vine, while a third highlights hip-hop as the next chapter in the neighborhood’s musical history.
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While some outrage is understandable, critics argue this narrative inadvertently perpetuates harmful stereotypes about women athletes.
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And with the Plains already suffering from extreme drought, El Niño perpetuates those conditions.
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“Immortalizes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/immortalizes. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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