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
Edwards is now immortalized in the sport’s Hall of Fame in Uptown Charlotte.
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Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 8 Feb. 2025
Most recently, Cruz was immortalized on the U.S. Mint’s 2024 American Women Quarters, becoming the first Afro-Latina featured in the series, which celebrates trailblazing women who have shaped the nation’s history and inspired future generations.
—Miguel Sirgado, Miami Herald, 4 Feb. 2025
The Lisa Lisa Story premieres February 1, pop star and Latin-freestyle legend Lisa Lisa (born Lisa Velez) will join the likes of Whitney Houston, Mahalia Jackson, Aaliyah, and Salt-N-Pepa of artists who have been immortalized in Lifetime movies.
—Rich Juzwiak, Vulture, 31 Jan. 2025
And now the Jalen Hurts-Saquon Barkley backfield has been immortalized in the league record books.
—Rohan Nadkarni, NBC News, 27 Jan. 2025
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Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 8 Feb. 2025
Most recently, Cruz was immortalized on the U.S. Mint’s 2024 American Women Quarters, becoming the first Afro-Latina featured in the series, which celebrates trailblazing women who have shaped the nation’s history and inspired future generations.
—Miguel Sirgado, Miami Herald, 4 Feb. 2025
The Lisa Lisa Story premieres February 1, pop star and Latin-freestyle legend Lisa Lisa (born Lisa Velez) will join the likes of Whitney Houston, Mahalia Jackson, Aaliyah, and Salt-N-Pepa of artists who have been immortalized in Lifetime movies.
—Rich Juzwiak, Vulture, 31 Jan. 2025
And now the Jalen Hurts-Saquon Barkley backfield has been immortalized in the league record books.
—Rohan Nadkarni, NBC News, 27 Jan. 2025
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Earlier on Tuesday, Dončić debuted a new ad with Jumpman to commemorate his new team.—
Natasha Dye,
People.com,
26 Feb. 2025
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The Bronx native grew up rooting for the Yankees and was even able to throw out the first pitch at a game at Yankee Stadium in 2018 to commemorate his company’s 50th anniversary.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
WWD,
26 Feb. 2025
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Michael Buckner—Penske Media/Getty Images Adrien Brody and Halle Berry reenact their notorious Oscars kiss At the 2003 Oscars, Adrien Brody controversially celebrated his Best Actor win for The Pianist by planting a surprise smooch on presenter Halle Berry onstage.—
Eliana Dockterman,
TIME,
2 Mar. 2025
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Factorial celebrated a significant accomplishment in December last year when its Solstice all-solid-state battery cells reached a 40-Ah capacity.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
2 Mar. 2025
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There are eerie similarities between extremisms of all types that perpetuate a mad cycle of mutual radicalization.—
William Lambers,
Newsweek,
7 Mar. 2025
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Without decisive action, the teacher shortage will continue to undermine the quality of education for millions of students, perpetuating cycles of inequality and limiting opportunities for future generations.—
Scott White,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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“Immortalize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/immortalize. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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