ever-present

adjective

ev·​er-pres·​ent ˈe-vər-ˈpre-zᵊnt 

variants or less commonly ever present

: always near in time or place : present or occurring at all times : constant

an ever-present temptation to snack

the ever-present specter of war

belief in an ever-present god

Snake and spider bites are a rare, yet ever-present danger in the Australian bush.

—Caroline Faucher

… electronic melodies over an ever-present thudding bassline, the subwoofers so intense that the bass could be felt in listeners' hearts.

—Isha Kawatra

Examples of ever-present in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The ever-present reality of the war has caused some students to cast off the joys of youth as an unaffordable, frivolous luxury. — David Super, Baltimore Sun, 3 Nov. 2026

Dames’ goal has always been to empower women with styles that could walk them throughout the day, balancing an aesthetic rooted in sleek designs and drenched in an ever-present Bauhaus inspiration with comfort and versatility. — Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2026

Every step of spiritual progress in our lives – every healing proof of God’s ever-present love – is a step away from the belief in mortality and toward the understanding of our true, eternal life as the children of God. — The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 21 Oct. 2026

Nothing beats the South for mild winters and sunshine, but this time of year can be challenging, with the ever-present threat of hurricanes. — Sarah Scott, Southern Living, 14 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1605, in the meaning defined above