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a
: not restricted to a particular time or date
The timeless themes of love, solitude, joy, and nature …—
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b
: having no beginning or end : eternal
2
: not affected by time : ageless
timelessly
adverb
timelessness
noun
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It doesn't take time to understand the origin of timeless. Time comes from Old English tīd, which is tied to Middle English tide, meaning "time" and in Modern English "the regular upward and downward movement of the level of the ocean."
Examples of timeless in a Sentence
The dresses that she designs are elegant and timeless.
the timeless beauty of the sea
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—Melony Forcier, PEOPLE, 26 Oct. 2025
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—Jourdan Rodrigue, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
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Williams forewent a necklace, instead accenting the look with a timeless gold watch and tiny gold brooch, which was fastened on the bodice of her dress.
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Melony Forcier, PEOPLE, 26 Oct. 2025
As gifted at catching passes as many young tight ends are in this era, and as prioritized as those traits have become in NFL offenses, blocking well is timeless and keeps a tight end on the field for every down.
—Jourdan Rodrigue, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
Act now to not miss out on these Amazon outlet deals on timeless clothing items, comfortable shoes, durable luggage, and helpful travel accessories, all for $50 or less.
—Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 25 Oct. 2025
Williams forewent a necklace, instead accenting the look with a timeless gold watch and tiny gold brooch, which was fastened on the bodice of her dress.
—Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 25 Oct. 2025
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“Timeless.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/timeless. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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timeless
adjective
time·less
ˈtīm-ləs 
: not restricted to a certain time or date
timelessly
adverb
timelessness
noun
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