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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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The Charles Bradley version and the Yungblud version at the Back To The Beginning [concert] really brought it home to me how timeless that song is, and so emotive.
—Steve Appleford, SPIN, 17 June 2026
The show features timeless works from influential artists whose songs have long served as anthems for social change and perseverance.
—Wcco Staff, CBS News, 17 June 2026
In the doing, her film expands to accommodate notions of class, solidarity and privilege – in what is now a timeless snapshot of a rapidly evolving society.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 16 June 2026
This dress features a pretty, timeless eyelet design across the breathable, cotton fabric.
—Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 June 2026
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Steve Appleford, SPIN, 17 June 2026
The show features timeless works from influential artists whose songs have long served as anthems for social change and perseverance.
—Wcco Staff, CBS News, 17 June 2026
In the doing, her film expands to accommodate notions of class, solidarity and privilege – in what is now a timeless snapshot of a rapidly evolving society.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 16 June 2026
This dress features a pretty, timeless eyelet design across the breathable, cotton fabric.
—Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 June 2026
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“Timeless.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/timeless. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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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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