IMMORTALIZES Synonyms: 32 Similar and Opposite Words

immortalizes

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present tense third-person singular of immortalize

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 My Antonia The last installment in Willa Cather’s Prairie Trilogy,My Antonia immortalizes the American Midwest and the lives of neighbors settling on the frontier. — Caroline Rogers, Southern Living, 22 Aug. 2026 One more win further immortalizes them. — 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

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Guilford Courthouse National Military Park The Guilford Courthouse National Military Park commemorates the Battle of Guilford Courthouse, fought on March 15, 1781.

— Caitlin McGlade, Charlotte Observer, 19 Aug. 2026
Each doll commemorates a fashion moment and culturally significant performance from the actress.

— Julia Teti, Footwear News, 18 Aug. 2026

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Comedian Tina Friml will host, and actor, comedian, activist and author Geri Jewell will receive the first Legacy Award, which celebrates people with disabilities whose contributions have impacted entertainment.

— Mya Copeland, Variety, 25 Aug. 2026
Led by World News Tonight anchor David Muir, the special celebrates the extraordinary life and legacy of the global entertainment icon.

— Ted Johnson, Deadline, 25 Aug. 2026

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