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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The Bronx native grew up rooting for the Yankees and was even able to throw out the first pitch at a game at Yankee Stadium in 2018 to commemorate his company’s 50th anniversary.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
WWD,
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Earlier on Tuesday, Dončić debuted a new ad with Jumpman to commemorate his new team.—
Natasha Dye,
People.com,
26 Feb. 2025
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Still, cricket-mad Pakistan has reason to celebrate.—
Betsy Joles,
NPR,
2 Mar. 2025
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While the debutantes and their escorts are the main attraction, the Vienna Opera Ball celebrates Austrian cultural heritage, a source of pride in this country.—
Anthony DeMarco,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
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Riley, however, continued to perpetuate her lies, even as the investigation continued.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
25 Feb. 2025
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This silence perpetuates burnout, as employees feel unsupported and yet unable to seek help.—
Maren Perry,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
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But while Manson and his crimes have been immortalized in the media, his victims’ families have worked tirelessly to ensure their lives are just as remembered.—
Lynsey Eidell,
People.com,
7 Mar. 2025
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Among the most notable is Khao Phing Kan (known as ‘James Bond Island’), immortalized by its appearance in The Man With the Golden Gun.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
2 Mar. 2025
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“Eternalize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eternalize. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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