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
Driving the news: The organization named Tranquility Base, in particular, as a trove of historic artifacts immortalizing the first time humans walked on the Moon that must be protected.
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Avery Lotz, Axios, 16 Jan. 2025
Aaliyah has been officially immortalized in a Barbie doll for what would’ve been her 46th birthday.
—Mya Abraham, VIBE.com, 16 Jan. 2025
Their story was immortalized in the Heather Morris novel The Tattooist Of Auschwitz and the eponymous series was made by Claire Mundell’s Synchronicity, which also produced the documentary.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 14 Jan. 2025
Now, in Rome’s famed Cinecittà studios, another legendary Italian supercar manufacturer is being immortalized in Moresco’s Maserati: The Brothers, with Italian actor Michele Morrone playing one of the three siblings who founded the trident brand in 1914.
—Brett Berk, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Jan. 2025
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Avery Lotz, Axios, 16 Jan. 2025
Aaliyah has been officially immortalized in a Barbie doll for what would’ve been her 46th birthday.
—Mya Abraham, VIBE.com, 16 Jan. 2025
Their story was immortalized in the Heather Morris novel The Tattooist Of Auschwitz and the eponymous series was made by Claire Mundell’s Synchronicity, which also produced the documentary.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 14 Jan. 2025
Now, in Rome’s famed Cinecittà studios, another legendary Italian supercar manufacturer is being immortalized in Moresco’s Maserati: The Brothers, with Italian actor Michele Morrone playing one of the three siblings who founded the trident brand in 1914.
—Brett Berk, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for immortalize
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Another statue commemorates Rosa Parks, who in 1955 refused to give up her seat and move to the back of a bus in Montgomery, Alabama, spurring the 381-day Montgomery Bus Boycott, led by King and others.—
Bruce Finley,
The Denver Post,
3 Feb. 2025
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The day commemorates the anniversary of Abraham Lincoln signing the 13th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution on Feb. 1, 1865, according to the California African American Museum.—
Julia Gomez,
USA TODAY,
1 Feb. 2025
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During its 31st year, TCM will explore such themes as Ladies of the 80s, Summer Romances, Faith in Film, Kid Fans, Black Women Filmmakers, Movie Confessions, Westerns, Horror and Imperialism and celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander Month, Pride Month, Hispanic Heritage Month and more.—
Mike Barnes,
The Hollywood Reporter,
25 Jan. 2025
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Jennifer Lopez celebrated Benny Medina's big day with a very special accessory!—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
25 Jan. 2025
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But insurance experts, consumer advocates and environmental groups accuse insurance companies of perpetuating the climate crisis by continuing to invest hundreds of billions in the fossil fuel industry.—
Ryan Fonseca,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Jan. 2025
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The widespread fear and distrust of vaccines was perpetuated by Kennedy’s misinformation and harsh rhetoric opposing the efforts attempting to contain the outbreak.—
Dr. Dara Kass,
New York Daily News,
29 Jan. 2025
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“Immortalize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/immortalize. Accessed 6 Feb. 2025.
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