Definition of immortalitynext
as in eternity
unending existence after death central to most religions is a belief in the immortality of the soul

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Recent Examples of immortality As the pair chase show jumping immortality this weekend, those are the qualities that will be needed to make history. — Danielle Rossingh, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026 Wolf changes the ritual so that the Dragon’s Heritage is dissolved, along with Kuro’s body, and Wolf loses his immortality. — Aman Kumar, Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Aug. 2026 Arguably, being the subject of a Times obituary, itself, is a measure of immortality. — Literary Hub, 11 Aug. 2026 Because for each of us, the biggest contribution of whole brain emulation may not need to be digital immortality. — John Werner, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for immortality
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eternity
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  • The assortment will include natural diamond rings, eternity bands, necklaces, bracelets and earrings, including the brand’s signature Straight-Line necklaces and bracelets.
    — Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Of course two years is an eternity in mogul-time, and even if the Democrats retake the White House in 2028, Musk may simply be too strong to regulate.
    — Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 22 Oct. 2026

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“Immortality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/immortality. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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