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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
Yet the two men became intertwined for eternity in 1992.
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Jon Paul Hoornstra, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Oct. 2025
Crucial federal races are 13 months away, an eternity in politics.
—Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 2 Oct. 2025
In one scene, when the Kid is accused of cheating at poker, Hill holds on Redford’s face in close-up for 60 seconds — an eternity for a Hollywood studio picture, even then — as Newman tries to de-escalate.
—Matt Zoller Seitz, Vulture, 17 Sep. 2025
The Land Rover Defender Octa was airborne for what felt like an eternity, all four wheels spinning free above the rutted Baja-style course in Gateway, Colorado.
—Kevin Sintumuang, Outside, 12 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for eternity
Jon Paul Hoornstra, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Oct. 2025
Crucial federal races are 13 months away, an eternity in politics.
—Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 2 Oct. 2025
In one scene, when the Kid is accused of cheating at poker, Hill holds on Redford’s face in close-up for 60 seconds — an eternity for a Hollywood studio picture, even then — as Newman tries to de-escalate.
—Matt Zoller Seitz, Vulture, 17 Sep. 2025
The Land Rover Defender Octa was airborne for what felt like an eternity, all four wheels spinning free above the rutted Baja-style course in Gateway, Colorado.
—Kevin Sintumuang, Outside, 12 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for eternity
Noun
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Fifty years ago, Bob Seger walked onto a stage in downtown Detroit and waged a pair of performances for perpetuity.—
Brian McCollum,
Freep.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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As the film explores, Chauvet remained pristine because about 28,000 years ago a cliff collapsed sealing the entrance in virtual perpetuity until it was discovered by speleologists including Jean-Marie Chauvet.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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For the Tigers, that meant players who, in a universe where there were no double plays, or a ball got through the infield, or a few calls went another way, might have been enshrined in October immortality.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
New York Times,
11 Oct. 2025
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Iblis granted her wish not simply by saving Hunbish’s life, but by giving him immortality—an immortality Shadi and Khalid stole.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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One way to mess with an option team’s Plan A is to not only stick them with third-and-forevers, but to put them in an early hole, making them throw out of desperation.—
Sean Keeler,
The Denver Post,
14 Sep. 2019
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Printed with thermochromic ink, the stamp reveals a second image of the moon when a finger is pressed to it, and a sheet of 16 Forever stamps features a map of the eclipse path.—
Meg Jones,
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel,
18 Aug. 2017
Noun
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Downstairs, the lower level opens to an infinity-edge pool and spa.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
8 Oct. 2025
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Grande reposted a video of the performance on her Instagram Story, adding an infinity symbol, a heart, and a teary-eyed emoji.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
29 Sep. 2025
Noun
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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 18 Oct. 2025.
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