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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
Kyle Roderick, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
The technique makes an ephemeral beauty eternal by flattening the daisies, pansies, violets, and wildflowers that color your garden and turning them into enchanting home decor.
—Perri Ormont Blumberg, Architectural Digest, 27 May 2025
John Wilkens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Apr. 2022
More significantly, if life eternal is to know the only true God, as John 17:3 states, is their salvation at stake?
—The Salt Lake Tribune, 26 Mar. 2022
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Adjective
Featuring continuous, interlocking lines, the popular motif symbolizes infinity, the eternal nature of life, unity and bonds of loyalty.
—Kyle Roderick, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
The technique makes an ephemeral beauty eternal by flattening the daisies, pansies, violets, and wildflowers that color your garden and turning them into enchanting home decor.
—Perri Ormont Blumberg, Architectural Digest, 27 May 2025
Noun
But hope springs eternal, maybe more so in baseball than anywhere else.
—John Wilkens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Apr. 2022
More significantly, if life eternal is to know the only true God, as John 17:3 states, is their salvation at stake?
—The Salt Lake Tribune, 26 Mar. 2022
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Diaz is accompanied by an immortal knight, a resourceful swashbuckler, an elderly vampire, a horny werewolf and an elf who can turn invisible (using a power that reminded me of Doli from The Prydain Chronicles).—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2025
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Sacchi had been hired to implement his countercultural style to Italy — the high-pressing, on-the-front-foot, winning-isn’t-enough-on-its-own mentality of his era-defining and immortal Milan side.—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
15 May 2025
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Ovation Sparkling Wine – a full-bodied and rich sparkler with fresh notes of green apple on the nose followed by complex toasty notes, white peach, lemon meringue, a hint of salty stone, and endless streaming bubbles.—
Forbes.com,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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The track arrives with a music video, directed by Brown, that finds Water From Your Eyes trapped in an endless loop of television as both participants in and insatiable viewers of a barrage of shows and commercials.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
4 June 2025
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All the more so now with her enduring and inimitable legacy re-discovered and back in view.—
Vahe Gregorian,
Kansas City Star,
1 June 2025
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Together, the Wades would champion science education and environmental conservation, co-founding the Museum Institute for Teaching Science and supporting cultural institutions with quiet but enduring impact.—
Annie Davidson,
Robb Report,
29 May 2025
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For basic subscribers that don’t choose to upgrade, the $8.85 credit will become a permanent adjustment, bringing the regional sports fee down to $11.40 per month.—
Robert Channick,
Chicago Tribune,
6 June 2025
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Increasingly, thanks to changing demographics and a growing desire for a less-frenzied daily routine, there are also more folks seeking to put down permanent roots here, which has led to a boomtown mentality in places.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
6 June 2025
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Like other award ceremonies, BET has also endured its share of bumps and bruises in the ongoing tug of war between captivating audiences in a 24/7 media world and lower ratings.—
Gail Mitchell,
Billboard,
9 June 2025
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If splintering the institution is always an option, the result is ongoing anarchy.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
9 June 2025
Adjective
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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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Jon Pertwee's Doctor spent much of his tenure exiled on Earth — a punishment doled out by the Time Lords for his perpetual interference in other cultures — but found plenty of work as a scientific advisor for UNIT, an organisation that remains integral in the modern era of the show.—
Richard Edwards,
Space.com,
29 May 2025
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Back to the original question: How much longer must the Hawks be stuck in a state of perpetual losing?—
Phil Thompson,
Chicago Tribune,
27 May 2025
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Example: notifications, likes, infinite scroll algorithms, visual or sound bonuses, levels reached through point systems, badges, ranks, or scores, used to sustain user engagement in an exponential and lasting way.—
Hamilton Mann,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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Last month, Carey was notably shut out of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame despite her tangible and lasting cross-genre influence on music.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
28 May 2025
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“Eternal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eternal. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.
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