eternal 1 of 2

adjective

i-ˈtər-nᵊl How to pronounce eternal (audio)
Definition of eternalnext
1
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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2
as in endless
lasting forever the quest for some magic potion that promises eternal youth

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Eternal

2 of 2

noun

as in Lord
the being worshipped as the creator and ruler of the universe spent much time pondering the nature of the Eternal

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Recent Examples of eternal
Adjective
Whereas futurists look forward to achieving eternal life by uploading their brains to the cloud, many prefer a more traditional conception of salvation. — Foreign Affairs, 10 Aug. 2026 Ironically, in Hollywood, the land of eternal youth, end-of-life-doula training has become newly fashionable in the way that studying Kabbalah once was. — Alexandra Schwartz, New Yorker, 10 Aug. 2026
Noun
Zhao is an Oscar winner for her work on the Frances McDormand-starring Nomadland and comes to the festival to talk about portfolio so far, including on Marvel’s Eternals. — Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 1 Sep. 2025 Zhao’s appreciation for natural grandeur, as seen even in her big-budget superhero movie Eternals, shines through, as does her attention to detail. — Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 30 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for eternal
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eternal
  1. immortal
  2. endless
  3. enduring
  4. permanent
  5. ongoing
  6. continuing
  7. perpetual
  8. lasting
Adjective
  • Capturing an immortal photograph of jazz legends In 1958, photographer Art Kane assembled many of the greatest legends in jazz on a brownstone stoop in Harlem; his picture became one of the most famous images ever taken of artistic royalty.
    — David Morgan, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
  • But The Walking Dead lives on, decaying, but apparently immortal.
    — Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of immortal
Adjective
  • Britton was just one in an endless outpouring of grief over Parton’s death, as her costars, contemporaries, and friends all remembered the country legend.
    — Kathleen Perricone, Entertainment Weekly, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Chains like Swig pioneered the model in the early 2010s, building menus around endless flavor combinations and signature creamy add-ins.
    — Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of endless
Adjective
  • Povich has become such an enduring pop culture fixture that he was asked to spoof himself before a late-night audience of millions, but handed off the honor to a beloved Saturday Night Live alum.
    — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 22 Aug. 2026
  • In that sense, technology may not diminish the advisor's role so much as clarify where the most enduring sources of value have always resided.
    — Alex Shahidi, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of enduring
Adjective
  • Tubes from hospital equipment were still attached to his face, gunshot wounds on his right side were still gaping, and tattoos which included a gun and a bullet casing were still embedded in his skin, a permanent memorial to the tools of his demise.
    — Andy Rose, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Potential adversaries must account for the possibility that a carrier strike group can rapidly generate significant combat power without requiring the United States to build permanent military infrastructure at the location.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of permanent
Adjective
  • Amaya said there is little doubt that the ongoing El Niño is headed for an extraordinary peak intensity, given how much heat lurks just beneath the surface of the tropical Pacific, destined to rise up over time.
    — Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Regular driving brings ongoing costs including servicing, oil changes, tires and parking, while crowded campuses and urban areas can make finding a parking space a headache in itself.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of ongoing
Adjective
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of continuing
Adjective
  • That machine is the Hyperliquid DeFi platform, which is dominating the perpetual futures trade and using its fee income to burn HYPE tokens.
    — Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 24 Aug. 2026
  • The extra complications in the dynamics stem in part from Sanders’ popularity, in part from the fan base’s frustration with a perpetual quarterback carousel and, in large part, from the Browns giving up the farm to get Watson in 2022.
    — Zac Jackson, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of perpetual
Adjective
  • Small actions can have lasting effects Our findings suggest that many opportunities for suicide prevention occur during ordinary daily interactions.
    — Jonathan Wright, The Conversation, 21 Aug. 2026
  • What to Watch for Roberts did not give any indication in his order Friday about when the court could issue a more lasting decision in the case.
    — Alison Durkee, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
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“Eternal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eternal. Accessed 26 Aug. 2026.

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