immortalize

verb

im·​mor·​tal·​ize i-ˈmȯr-tə-ˌlīz How to pronounce immortalize (audio)
immortalized; immortalizing
immortalization noun
immortalizer noun

Examples of immortalize in a Sentence

The battle was immortalized in a famous poem. The explorers were immortalized when the mountains were named after them.
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Variations of the look have since been immortalized on social media by the likes of Blackpink and New Jeans members. Denni Hu, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2025 Fort Worth immortalized a native son Tuesday, unveiling a series of street sign toppers honoring music star Leon Bridges. Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Oct. 2025 Now he’ll be nearly immortalized, with a car in his name and lots of reminders, on and in that car, of his existence. Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 3 Oct. 2025 Tina Turner has been immortalized in the form of a statue in her Tennessee hometown. Mya Abraham, VIBE.com, 29 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for immortalize

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1566, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of immortalize was circa 1566

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“Immortalize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/immortalize. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.

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immortalize

verb
im·​mor·​tal·​ize im-ˈȯrt-ᵊl-ˌīz How to pronounce immortalize (audio)
immortalized; immortalizing
: to make immortal
the battle was immortalized in a famous poem
immortalization
-ˌȯrt-ᵊl-ə-ˈzā-shən
noun

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