ETERNALIZE Synonyms: 32 Similar and Opposite Words

eternalize

verb

Definition of eternalize

as in to commemorate

to give eternal or lasting existence to the monument was created to eternalize the service and sacrifice of the sons of the village who fought in the American Civil War

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Passports aren’t the only things being altered to commemorate America’s 250th anniversary.

— Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2026
The bourbon is meant to commemorate the September 2 birthday of Old Forester founder George Garvin Brown, who opened the distillery in 1870.

— Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of commemorate

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With 33 seconds left in Round 9, Itauma’s trainer Ben Davison threw in the towel, leaving Hrgović to celebrate making history.

— Sarah Shephard, New York Times, 30 Aug. 2026
Gregory Shamus/Getty Images Jenner, who just celebrated her 29th birthday on August 10, announced the non-pregnancy news in an interview with WhoWhatWear.

— Marzia Nicolini, Vanity Fair, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of celebrate

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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
Immigrant rights groups say the new rules exacerbate a truck driver shortage and inflame anti-immigrant bias by perpetuating the myth that all such drivers are unqualified.

— Andrea Castillo, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of perpetuate

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One mural in a Kyiv park immortalizes a Jack Russell terrier named Patrone who is renowned for assisting mine-clearing teams in the northern Chernihiv district and became a mascot for Ukraine’s emergency services.

— Laurie Kellman, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026
Curry originated the role onstage in London and immortalized it in 1975’s Rocky Horror Picture Show.

— Bethy Squires, Vulture, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of immortalize

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