immortality
noun
im·mor·tal·i·ty
ˌi-ˌmȯr-ˈta-lə-tē 
: the quality or state of being immortal:
a
: unending existence
believes in the immortality of the soul
b
: lasting fame
achieved immortality through her art
Examples of immortality in a Sentence
She believed in the immortality of the soul.
He found immortality through his films.
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Nelson might have secured immortality merely on the strength of that early stuff.
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Nobody seems interested in unpacking the actual immortality aspect here.
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Erin Vanderhoof, Vanity Fair, 29 Apr. 2026
Nelson might have secured immortality merely on the strength of that early stuff.
—New York Times, 28 Apr. 2026
Nobody seems interested in unpacking the actual immortality aspect here.
—Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 15 Apr. 2026
The point of it all Another classic story of the search for immortality comes from Greek mythology.
—Madeline Holcombe, CNN Money, 11 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for immortality
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“Immortality.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/immortality. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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immortality
noun
im·mor·tal·i·ty
ˌim-ˌȯr-ˈtal-ət-ē
: the quality or state of being immortal:
a
: endless life
b
: lasting fame or glory
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