immortality

noun

im·​mor·​tal·​i·​ty ˌi-ˌmȯr-ˈta-lə-tē How to pronounce immortality (audio)
: the quality or state of being immortal:
a
: unending existence
b
: lasting fame

Examples of immortality in a Sentence

She believed in the immortality of the soul. He found immortality through his films.
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After all, desperate dreams of youth, beauty and immortality are forever favorites. Frank Rizzo, Variety, 22 Nov. 2024 After the tortures, he is sentenced to death, but no one can strangle his immortality. Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 2 Sep. 2024 On the next play, Curtis Samuel ran left for 15 yards and sprinted into Ohio State immortality. Scott Dochterman, The Athletic, 25 Aug. 2024 The Fame Monster track sits on the razor’s edge between glamour, tragedy, and immortality. Kristen S. Hé, Vulture, 25 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for immortality 

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of immortality was in the 14th century

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“Immortality.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/immortality. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.

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immortality

noun
im·​mor·​tal·​i·​ty ˌim-ˌȯr-ˈtal-ət-ē How to pronounce immortality (audio)
: the quality or state of being immortal:
a
: endless life
b
: lasting fame or glory

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