immortalizing

verb

present participle of immortalize
as in commemorating
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 immortalizing One of Hollywood’s legendary music recording studios is for sale as its owner prepares to end his half-century run immortalizing many of the biggest acts. — Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026 Oleander, a rock band most popular in the late ’90s and 2000s, and Dance Gavin Dance, a beloved group with a mural immortalizing its name in downtown Sacramento, performed at Aftershock on Sunday. — Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 5 Oct. 2026 The infamous explosion covered Pompeii and Herculaneum in volcanic debris, immortalizing the final moments of the ancient Roman cities and some of their unfortunate inhabitants in stunning detail. — Margherita Bassi, Popular Science, 3 Sep. 2026 Walk through a gallery of bronze busts immortalizing the game's greatest players and learn about the evolution of the game from the days of leather helmets to modern gear. — Usa Today Network, USA Today, 10 June 2026 As The Last Five Years celebrates the last 25 years, Ben Platt and Rachel Zegler are immortalizing their anniversary performance. — Glenn Garner, Deadline, 4 Apr. 2026 Astrophotographers may also want to read our guide to photographing the moon, along with our picks of the best lenses for immortalizing the post-sunset realm. — Anthony Wood, Space.com, 27 Jan. 2026 The company also struck a distribution deal last year for its screenplay books, lavish tomes immortalizing A24’s most successful scripts, which are now available in bookstores around the world. — Zach Schonfeld, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2025 More Leff/Getty Images Great moments deserve to be recognized, and Phillies manager Rob Thomson had a memorable way of immortalizing this one. — Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for immortalizing
  1. commemorating
  2. celebrating
  3. perpetuating
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  • In Russia plaques commemorating victims of the Great Purge are being torn down and the last museum of the Gulag has been closed.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Before Tuesday night’s NBA season opener, the New York Knicks will be awarded their 2026 championship rings, the final ceremonial flourish commemorating their first title in 53 years.
    — Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of commemorating
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  • Stylish couples on epic breaks, as well as families and groups of friends celebrating a big day.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Dior is celebrating the holidays at Harrods with a pop-up shop that will showcase the first cruise collection designed for the brand by Jonathan Anderson.
    — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of celebrating
Verb
  • Wealth is perpetuating itself and warping our system even further.
    — Nilay Patel, The Verge, 5 Oct. 2026
  • The decision to present Nico to the St James’ crowd ahead of the West Bromwich Albion Carabao Cup tie was inspired, perpetuating the positivity brought about by the training-ground announcement and opening-day Liverpool draw.
    — George Caulkin, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of perpetuating

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“Immortalizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/immortalizing. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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