immortality
AmericanEtymology
Origin of immortality
1300–50; Middle English immortalite < Latin immortālitās. See immortal, -ity
Example Sentences
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But he’ll always have the memes, which, although premised on his past work, actually catapulted his name to a level of immortality that his filmography alone never could.
From Slate • Mar. 20, 2026
He is one of the few people of his age equipped to recognize the scale of Mozart’s achievement, but the fragility of his ego and his obsession with music immortality stand in his way.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 18, 2026
"Fela has been an ancestor for 28 years. His legacy is growing by the day. This is immortality," Ghariokwu tells the BBC, welcoming the posthumous award.
From BBC • Jan. 29, 2026
You’d think these toys would just accept their plastic immortality and find somewhere safe.
From Salon • Jan. 4, 2026
“When Castor died,” he says, “Pollux missed him too much, so he made a deal to share his immortality with him and that’s how they both ended up in the sky.”
From "I'll Give You the Sun" by Jandy Nelson
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