unchanging

adjective

un·​chang·​ing ˌən-ˈchān-jiŋ How to pronounce unchanging (audio)
Synonyms of unchangingnext
: constant, invariable
unchanging beliefs
unchangingly adverb
unchangingness noun

Examples of unchanging in a Sentence

took comfort in unchanging family traditions wore an unchanging expression of boredom throughout the entire lecture
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These landscapes are often described as ancient and unchanging, but archaeological and historical research shows that most were constructed around the 17th century, during a period of political and economic pressure linked to Spanish colonial expansion. Stephen Acabado, The Conversation, 15 Jan. 2026 Those who lean on unchanging plans and closed ecosystems will struggle as the industry continues to evolve around them. David Chou, Forbes.com, 31 Dec. 2025 This was a direct contradiction of the leading hypothesis, which was that dark energy was the cosmological constant and, therefore, unchanging. Keith Cooper, Space.com, 28 Dec. 2025 Activists with unchanging missions might be easier to pin down (and thus less likely to be forgotten). Dara T. Mathis, The Atlantic, 16 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for unchanging

Word History

First Known Use

1587, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of unchanging was in 1587

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“Unchanging.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unchanging. Accessed 25 Jan. 2026.

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unchanging

adjective
un·​chang·​ing ˌən-ˈchān-jiŋ How to pronounce unchanging (audio)
: not changing or capable of change : constant
unchanging beliefs

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