eternalizing

verb

present participle of eternalize
as in commemorating
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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  1. commemorating
  2. celebrating
  3. perpetuating
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  • Zelensky expected on official visit to neighboring Moldova Zelensky was due to visit neighboring Moldova on Thursday to mark its national day commemorating its 1991 declaration of independence from the Soviet Union.
    — Hanna Arhirova, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026
  • In September, watch the Stratobowl Historic Hot Air Balloon Launch, commemorating a record-breaking 1935 balloon flight—with human passengers— into the stratosphere.
    — Taryn Shorr-Mckee, Midwest Living, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of commemorating
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  • According to Hollywood insider Rob Shuter, a public tribute celebrating Parton’s remarkable life and career is reportedly in the works—and Swift may be involved.
    — Allison DeGrushe, StyleCaster, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Glenn Pysher, known to his family and friends as Bubba, spent Saturday night celebrating with friends at a local bar in Upper Pottsgrove, Pennsylvania.
    — Tom Hanson, CBS News, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of celebrating
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  • Whereas Clara’s journey is one into slumber, inaction, passivity, and perpetuating the system.
    — Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 28 Aug. 2026
  • There’s only damage and dehumanizing and perpetuating racial tropes.
    — Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of perpetuating
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“Eternalizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eternalizing. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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