Definition of immortalitynext
as in eternity
unending existence after death central to most religions is a belief in the immortality of the soul

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Recent Examples of immortality Arguably, being the subject of a Times obituary, itself, is a measure of immortality. — Literary Hub, 11 Aug. 2026 Back at the Daily News, obituaries weren’t the best way to achieve immortality. — Sam Roberts, Longreads, 11 Aug. 2026 Because for each of us, the biggest contribution of whole brain emulation may not need to be digital immortality. — John Werner, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026 Throughout this tournament, Messi often has seemed overwhelmed by his own apparent immortality. — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for immortality
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eternity
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  • Aside from The Royale, Swift also wore her 10-carat engagement ring and her $16,000 wedding ring, a diamond eternity band thought to weigh approximately one carat.
    — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Maiava’s average time to throw while under pressure so far this season is nearly four seconds, which, by Big Ten standards, is an eternity.
    — Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026

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“Immortality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/immortality. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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