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as in perpetuity
endless time
the question whether the universe will end someday or continue to exist in eternity
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as in immortality
unending existence after death
a firm belief in the eternity of the soul
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as in forever
a long or seemingly long period of time
we waited in line for tickets for an eternity
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Recent Examples of eternity
Formative minutes stretched on for eternity — winning a track competition, a first kiss — but eight weeks flashed by in a hot hazy glimmer.
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Sophia Solano, Washington Post, 13 June 2026
And that is going to be for eternity.
—Janelle Griffith, PEOPLE, 12 June 2026
Once again, Towns, who hadn’t gotten into foul trouble in what felt like a basketball eternity, pulled off a series of blunders, picking up two fouls in the game’s opening 62 seconds.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 11 June 2026
The fly ball hung in the air for six seconds exactly, a sliver of time that felt akin to an eternity.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 10 June 2026
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Sophia Solano, Washington Post, 13 June 2026
And that is going to be for eternity.
—Janelle Griffith, PEOPLE, 12 June 2026
Once again, Towns, who hadn’t gotten into foul trouble in what felt like a basketball eternity, pulled off a series of blunders, picking up two fouls in the game’s opening 62 seconds.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 11 June 2026
The fly ball hung in the air for six seconds exactly, a sliver of time that felt akin to an eternity.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 10 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for eternity
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In the latest update on future sequels and installments behind the scenes, NBCUniversal in 2025 acquired all rights, excluding publishing, to Ludlum’s revered Jason Bourne and Treadstone book series, in perpetuity, following an extensive auction.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
13 June 2026
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Recipients of the emperor’s mercy were given symbolic wooden swords to carry with them in perpetuity.—
Cullen Murphy,
The Atlantic,
13 June 2026
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The last time the Knicks were this close to basketball immortality was 1999.—
Alaa Elassar,
CNN Money,
13 June 2026
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That vision may be less dramatic than immortality.—
Dasha Shunina,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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Miami trailed 1-0 fast, in the sixth minute, when the defense left Guilherme Biro unmarked for a downward header off a corner kick, gifting Biro the forever-history of the first goal in the new stadium.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
5 Apr. 2026
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Those tush-pushes can’t beat you if The Winter Soldier’s facing third-and-forevers.—
Joe Nguyen,
Denver Post,
17 Jan. 2026
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One creator combining these two phenomena — catering to a seeming infinity of niche interests while also showing his face to stay on YouTube’s good side — is Simon Whistler.—
Andrew Zucker,
HollywoodReporter,
13 June 2026
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Maybe the Sparks can trade every first round pick for infinity and beyond and the two of them can be roommates!—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
13 June 2026
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The star power continued at City Hall, where Spike Lee, Patrick Ewing and Carmelo Anthony were among those who went from float ride-a-longs to seats at the ceremony.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
18 June 2026
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This year’s 10-day-long edition brought together an international slate of independent films across narrative, documentary, animation, experimental and short-form categories.—
Matt Minton,
Variety,
9 June 2026
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Nowadays, the outdoors with all its foreverness and fresh air is becoming that go-to place to celebrate our upcoming holidays.—
Marni Jameson,
orlandosentinel.com,
20 Nov. 2020
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“Eternity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eternity. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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