IMMORTAL Synonyms: 115 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

(ˌ)i-ˈmȯr-tᵊl

Definition of immortal

as in eternal

lasting forever the age-old quest for immortal fame

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as in enduring

having an existence or validity that does not change or diminish vowed that his hatred of that family was immortal and that someday he'd get his revenge

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noun

as in worthy

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Recent Examples of immortal

Adjective

Bad habits fueled by longstanding trauma are damn near immortal. — David Fear, Rolling Stone, 13 Sep. 2026 The artwork is crafted in the shape of a phoenix, an immortal, mythological bird that dies in flames before being reborn from the ashes. — ABC News, 11 Sep. 2026

Noun

France lost the final on penalties, but Mbappé scored a hat trick in a superhuman performance that cemented his legacy as a World Cup immortal. — Aidan McLaughlin, Vanity Fair, 12 May 2026 DeMarcus Ware and Manning are football immortals, enshrined in the Hall of Fame. — Troy Renck, Denver Post, 23 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for immortal

Recent Examples of Synonyms for immortal

Adjective

Modern global civilization has made one contribution to this eternal pantheon.

— Gideon Lewis-Kraus, New Yorker, 19 Oct. 2026
More than just loving, God is unwavering, eternal Love itself.

— The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of eternal

Adjective

The Billboard Lifetime Achievement Award is presented to an artist with an enduring and exceptional career whose work has expanded the reach of Latin music worldwide.

— Sigal Ratner-Arias, Billboard, 13 Oct. 2026
With the next World Cup still four years away, however, Pochettino is looking beyond the results toward building something enduring.

— Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of enduring

Noun

The Stargate project—endorsed and promoted at every level of authority, from the White House to the governor of Michigan to the local worthies of Saline—had tested her faith in democracy.

— Andrew Cockburn, Harpers Magazine, 2 June 2026
Jacobs-Jenkins cannot help noting that among that generation of Bible-quoting civil rights worthies are enough sins of the father to burden a host of sons.

— Jesse Green, New York Times, 18 Mar. 2025

Definition of worthy

Adjective

What to do nearby The possibilities (and activities) are endless.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Oct. 2026
Residents enjoy a Jack Nicklaus Signature 18-hole golf course, miles of hiking and biking trails, tennis and pickleball courts, and endless opportunities on Lake Keowee, including boating, swimming, or simply quiet moments on the water.

— Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of endless

Adjective

As Rose begins his fight against leukemia, his family is facing the emotional and financial challenges of medical treatments and ongoing healthcare expenses.

— Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Oct. 2026
Investors with a long-term horizon can look beyond the ongoing volatility and track the recommendations of top Wall Street analysts to pick attractive stocks with strong long-term growth potential.

— TipRanks.com staff, CNBC, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of ongoing

Noun

Dwayne Johnson returns as the larger-than-life demigod Maui, joining Moana on her sea-faring adventure.

— Mya Copeland, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026
At the start of Percy Jackson and the Olympians, the young demigod spent much of her time following the path she’s expected to take as a child of Athena (Andra Day).

— Sabrina Reed, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026

Definition of demigod

Adjective

While this is online only for now, Harper sees brick and mortar in its future, whether that’s in the form of a pop up or a more permanent presence in a couple of key cities.

— Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026
François Pinault will install a permanent exhibition of 106 works from his collection at Palazzo Grassi, one of his two museums in Venice.

— Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of permanent

Adjective

Officials said overnight enforcement will focus on common and continuing offenses such as commercial vehicles parked in residential areas and permit violations.

— Michelle Deal-Zimmerman, Baltimore Sun, 6 Mar. 2025
State of the labor market Initial weekly unemployment insurance claims have held in a fairly steady range around 220,000, though continuing claims earlier in November had hit their highest level in about three years.

— Jeff Cox, CNBC, 5 Dec. 2024

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