immortalize

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The pharaohs of ancient Egypt built pyramids in the Valley of Kings to immortalize themselves.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 5, 2025

But the world in general, and the art world in particular, has remained largely conservative about what kinds of bodies it chooses to depict, celebrate and immortalize.

From New York Times • Apr. 3, 2024

She was 8 when the family moved to the riverside farm Aldo Leopold would immortalize in “A Sand County Almanac.”

From Seattle Times • Mar. 2, 2024

"He wanted to immortalize him in this film and bring this dark brown energy to the family."

From Reuters • Aug. 15, 2023

Today it’s possible for scientists to immortalize cells by exposing them to certain viruses or chemicals, but very few cells have become immortal on their own as Henrietta’s did.

From "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot