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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
Glenn Garner, Deadline, 25 May 2026
There’s a deeply observational quality to his songwriting, especially evident in the most nostalgic numbers here, that makes his eternal cheer feel well earned.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 23 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
My gratitude to these three is eternal.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 25 May 2026
There’s a deeply observational quality to his songwriting, especially evident in the most nostalgic numbers here, that makes his eternal cheer feel well earned.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 23 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 authors of the study also point out that finding naturally immortal complex tissues challenges our conventional perceptions of what being alive really means.—
Jacek Krywko,
ArsTechnica,
29 May 2026
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But as a concept, the man codenamed 007 is immortal, bound for resurrection to serve king and country.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
28 May 2026
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Acclaim for the retinol body lotion is virtually endless, and more than 10,000 shoppers have given the cream a perfect five-star rating.—
Sophie Wirt,
InStyle,
29 May 2026
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But the lake that emerged was not a broad recreational basin with endless waterfront to parcel and sell.—
Spencer Elliott,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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Among the big three of the Beats, Ginsberg remains the most enduring.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
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The word patient comes from the Latin patiens — an adjective meaning enduring, suffering.—
Iyesatta Massaquoi Emeli,
STAT,
2 June 2026
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Meeting that challenge demands permanent inter-governmental coordination units and not the current model of temporary structures standing down the moment a crisis ends.—
Daniele Nyirandutiye,
semafor.com,
1 June 2026
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Picture show Kenya's Lake Turkana is the world's largest permanent desert lake.—
Suzanne Nuyen,
NPR,
1 June 2026
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That alternate channel has become even more important after Iran vowed Monday to completely close the strait in response to ongoing Israeli attacks in Lebanon.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
1 June 2026
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Uncertainty, constant disruption, greater pressure for results from boards and investors and ongoing public scrutiny have made the CEO role more demanding and contributed to shorter CEO tenures.—
Susana Sierra,
Forbes.com,
1 June 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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Strategy selling its first bitcoin in four years on Monday, investors making room for upcoming IPOs, or even the growing popularity of alternative trading derivatives like 0-day options or perpetual futures drawing attention away from spot crypto.—
Oliver Renick,
CNBC,
3 June 2026
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But for the most part, the Nuggets have watched this issue take hold of the league from a safe distance, perched above the lower class of the league’s perpetual pursuit of the next superstar.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
2 June 2026
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Those measures may represent the festival's most lasting impact.—
Jennifer Jay Palumbo,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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Composers like Rachmaninov, Previn, Korngold, and Lerner and Loewe all have found their creative voice in this country and made lasting impact on American music.—
Jim Harrington,
Mercury News,
29 May 2026
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“Eternal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eternal. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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