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adjective

ˌe-vər-ˈla-stiŋ How to pronounce everlasting (audio)
Definition of everlastingnext
1
as in eternal
lasting forever valentines typically express the giver's everlasting love and devotion

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2
as in immortal
having an existence or validity that does not change or diminish Shakespeare's plays are still being performed 400 years later because they deal with everlasting truths and universal emotions

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everlasting

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noun

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as in perpetuity
endless time that special bond that has existed between mother and child from everlasting

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2
as in God
capitalized the being worshipped as the creator and ruler of the universe people who believe that the magnificence of the natural world is proof of the existence of the Everlasting

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Recent Examples of everlasting
Adjective
But, to his everlasting chagrin, Roosevelt had not seen the last of that bear. — Paul Schullery, Outdoor Life, 13 Aug. 2026 Indeed, the bond between the pair – whose relationship bore son Elijah Blue – was everlasting (Cher attended Allman’s funeral at Rose Hill Cemetery in Macon). — Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 17 June 2026
Noun
Because, not so far to the south, Miami was about to change, too, in a way profound, and everlasting. — Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2025 Trusting in God’s everlasting care for us opens our eyes to more of God’s protection and supply. — Rachael Knight, Christian Science Monitor, 11 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for everlasting
Recent Examples of Synonyms for everlasting
  1. eternal
  2. immortal
  3. perpetuity
  4. Eternal
  5. endless
  6. enduring
  7. eternity
  8. ongoing
Adjective
  • He is surrounded by a parade of savvier comic archetypes — from his urbane, happily rational brother, Beralde (Dylan Baker), to his smart-aleck maid, Toinette (Rachel Bloom, giving eternal side-eye) — who have to either evade or manipulate him.
    — Sara Holdren, Vulture, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Advertisement No end to the season could have been more apt than Joanne and Noah pledging their eternal love while, in a gorgeous beachfront rental just steps away, their parents and siblings tear each other apart.
    — Judy Berman, Time, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of eternal
Adjective
  • Senna holds an immortal presence in modern Formula 1 for the manner of his racing—ferocious, endowed with grace—and for his untimely death.
    — Sam Knight, New Yorker, 22 Oct. 2026
  • This all-loving creator is ever present, completely good, and the intelligent source of immortal truth and unending love.
    — The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of immortal
Noun
  • Because the Iranians are not going to sit back and let their economy get squeezed in perpetuity.
    — Kim Hjelmgaard, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026
  • States that rewrote old perpetuities rules made these trusts far more practical.
    — Michael Gold CFP, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of perpetuity
Noun
  • At Disney, Zhao previously directed another genre project based on famous IP, Marvel’s Eternals, which underperformed both with critics and in the boxoffice.
    — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 14 Mar. 2026
  • Before joining Bridgerton, Hannah Dodd appeared in the Marvel film Eternals (2021) and starred opposite Millie Bobby Brown in Enola Holmes 2 (2022).
    — Allison DeGrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Jan. 2026
Definition of Eternal
Adjective
  • While snug, these one-person rooms pack endless character between their four walls.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Platforms harvest data on kids’ habits, moods, ages, genders, emotional states, and vulnerabilities and produce endless content and ads that keep users hooked.
    — Amy L. Kennedy, Fortune, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of endless
Adjective
  • Their interpretations of the witch archetype keep the classic Halloween costume relevant and enduring.
    — Tonya Blazio-Licorish, Footwear News, 25 Oct. 2026
  • There are few celebrity beauty signatures quite as enduring as Ariana Grande’s sky-high ponytail.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of enduring
Noun
  • The assortment will include natural diamond rings, eternity bands, necklaces, bracelets and earrings, including the brand’s signature Straight-Line necklaces and bracelets.
    — Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Of course two years is an eternity in mogul-time, and even if the Democrats retake the White House in 2028, Musk may simply be too strong to regulate.
    — Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of eternity
Adjective
  • The classmate, Joleene Altum, sued Griffin for emotional distress and invasion of privacy, and Griffin countersued for defamation in a bitter, ongoing legal battle.
    — Ben Smith, semafor.com, 26 Oct. 2026
  • The investigation into the violence was ongoing, and police asked witnesses to come forward.
    — Samantha Cookinham, NBC news, 25 Oct. 2026
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