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
These celebrities now have their likeness immortalized (for the season) in corn mazes.
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Katie Wiseman, The Indianapolis Star, 9 Oct. 2024
Mariah Carey's status as the queen of Christmas has now been immortalized in wax!
—Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 4 Nov. 2024
Sports fans in Michigan have immortalized several heroes over the years, honoring athletes and coaches for their performances.
—Jalen Williams, Detroit Free Press, 29 Oct. 2024
Fonzarelli's Italian Deli ― named for the sitcom character immortalized as Milwaukee's Bronze Fonz ― is moving into the former home of Cajun restaurant Yummy Bowl at the market hall at 275 W. Wisconsin Ave.
—Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 17 Oct. 2024
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Katie Wiseman, The Indianapolis Star, 9 Oct. 2024
Mariah Carey's status as the queen of Christmas has now been immortalized in wax!
—Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 4 Nov. 2024
Sports fans in Michigan have immortalized several heroes over the years, honoring athletes and coaches for their performances.
—Jalen Williams, Detroit Free Press, 29 Oct. 2024
Fonzarelli's Italian Deli ― named for the sitcom character immortalized as Milwaukee's Bronze Fonz ― is moving into the former home of Cajun restaurant Yummy Bowl at the market hall at 275 W. Wisconsin Ave.
—Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 17 Oct. 2024
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President Macron will begin the festivities with a speech in the courtyard to commemorate the restoration success.Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 29 Nov. 2024
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Today, for the 403rd time since the Pilgrims commemorated their survival of the first winter in Plymouth, Americans celebrate Thanksgiving.The Editors, National Review, 28 Nov. 2024
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Teigen's No Occasion Required partnership celebrates cozy moments at home with family and friends.Marina Watts, People.com, 20 Nov. 2024
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Since then, candidates have forged a tradition of publicly acknowledging defeat and celebrating democracy in radio addresses, a recorded newsreel or on live television.Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 20 Nov. 2024
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If a prompt and adequate investigation is not conducted under certain circumstances, an employer may face a heightened risk of being found liable for perpetuating a hostile work environment under applicable state and federal laws, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.Gabriella Levine, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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The discussion also addressed concerns about AI potentially perpetuating stereotypes, with Misra noting that OpenAI is working to address ethnic and cultural biases before Sora’s public release.Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 26 Nov. 2024
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“Immortalize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/immortalize. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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