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as in immortal
having an existence or validity that does not change or diminish
a charming fable that presents some eternal truths in a fresh way
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as in endless
lasting forever
the quest for some magic potion that promises eternal youth
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Recent Examples of eternal
Laurie Perez, CBS News, 13 May 2026
Two decades later, Shuter is using his Substack, Naughty but Nice, to capitalize on the eternal appetite for the sort of outrageously lowbrow material once only found in the pages of gossip rags like the Enquirer.
—Dan Adler, Vanity Fair, 12 May 2026
Stanley Stewart, Travel + Leisure, 24 Apr. 2022
But hope springs eternal, maybe more so in baseball than anywhere else.
—John Wilkens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Apr. 2022
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Adjective
Hannah Hartman graduated from college in 2018, loves going to the beach and is on an eternal search for joy.
—Laurie Perez, CBS News, 13 May 2026
Two decades later, Shuter is using his Substack, Naughty but Nice, to capitalize on the eternal appetite for the sort of outrageously lowbrow material once only found in the pages of gossip rags like the Enquirer.
—Dan Adler, Vanity Fair, 12 May 2026
Noun
These ancient seas and islands offer some reassuring glimpse of the eternal.
—Stanley Stewart, Travel + Leisure, 24 Apr. 2022
But hope springs eternal, maybe more so in baseball than anywhere else.
—John Wilkens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Apr. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for eternal
Adjective
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The film’s central figure is the world’s only immortal man, drawn into a romance with a Japanese scholar whose life’s work centers on ancient texts about dying.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
15 May 2026
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Heracles discovered the Hydra's den in the Lernaean Swamps with the aid of the goddess Athena and was able to break or sever its many necks — while using fire to prevent them from growing back — until only a single immortal head remained.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
9 May 2026
Adjective
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During my lifetime there have been 55 years in which my country has engaged in prolonged and endless conflicts or wars, few of which have brought a decisive victory.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 May 2026
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Everything is more expensive because of an endless war and reckless tariffs.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
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When Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022 and laid siege to Mariupol, the building became an enduring emblem of the city’s resistance.—
James Verini,
The Atlantic,
12 May 2026
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But the nation’s everyday drug is also the culprit behind its most enduring and overlooked drug crisis.—
Lev Facher,
STAT,
12 May 2026
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The victims are asking the court to order comprehensive reparations, medical and psychological treatment, guarantees against future abuses and the permanent closure of El Helicoide.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
11 May 2026
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The North Halmahera Regency Government officially announced a permanent ban on all climbing activities on Mount Dukono as a measure of public safety following the incident.—
Escher Walcott,
PEOPLE,
11 May 2026
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Comer’s letter cites reporting that Altman’s pursuit of a Helion deal, which is still ongoing, would come at a lofty valuation of the power-company, boosting the company’s worth and the value of Altman’s investment.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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In 2021, the Recording Academy recognized Go-Go within the Best Regional Roots Album category—yet the genre still lacks a proper digital streaming platform (DSP) designation, an ongoing fight for visibility.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
11 May 2026
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Officials said overnight enforcement will focus on common and continuing offenses such as commercial vehicles parked in residential areas and permit violations.—
Michelle Deal-Zimmerman,
Baltimore Sun,
6 Mar. 2025
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State of the labor market Initial weekly unemployment insurance claims have held in a fairly steady range around 220,000, though continuing claims earlier in November had hit their highest level in about three years.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
5 Dec. 2024
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The mystery of what living in a perpetual state of kayfabe must feel like is much of what compels me to keep up with the family’s content.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 May 2026
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In this world of perpetual upheaval, both political and in terms of the film industry, what should the role of the Cannes Festival be today?—
Norine Raja,
Vanity Fair,
11 May 2026
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By putting phones aside, moments are more meaningful, and spontaneous conversations can blossom into lasting friendships.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
16 May 2026
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Her approach reflects a broader effort to build care models that can support lasting access, equity, and accountability.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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“Eternal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eternal. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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