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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
Barry Jackson
updated October 7, Miami Herald, 7 Oct. 2025
His big, bright smile, infectious energy and eternal positivity created a presence that continually uplifted others.
—Reice Shipley, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Oct. 2025
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
But like Lurie did in moving on from Pederson and Kraft has done in dumping Belichick, Ross must stop displaying eternal patience and be more adamant about demanding excellence.
—Barry Jackson
updated October 7, Miami Herald, 7 Oct. 2025
His big, bright smile, infectious energy and eternal positivity created a presence that continually uplifted others.
—Reice Shipley, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Oct. 2025
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
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Hilty originated the part of the glamorous, immortal Madeline in both the show’s 2024 Chicago premiere and its Broadway run, earning her second Tony nomination, this time for Best Leading Actress in a Musical.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
20 Oct. 2025
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Don’t expect a by-the-letter adaptation of Mary Shelley’s immortal story, however.—
Lindsey Bahr,
Boston Herald,
17 Oct. 2025
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The early months of a season can be challenging for managers due to the seemingly endless international breaks, but the stop-start nature of the fixture list can have its advantages.—
Art de Roché,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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Our staff deserves better, and this council deserves to be able to do its work without being dragged through endless theatrics and conspiracy theories.—
Hema Sivanandam,
Mercury News,
16 Oct. 2025
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Art Deco, an emblem of the Roaring 1920s, remains one of the most enduring and revolutionary design movements of all time.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
20 Oct. 2025
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In 1929, on the eve of the first game held in the stadium, workers planted the hedges overnight, giving birth to one of college football’s most enduring visual trademarks.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
18 Oct. 2025
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The family home remains a permanent fixture on 7 Little Johnstons.—
Emily Weaver,
PEOPLE,
15 Oct. 2025
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His vision was temporarily impaired, but there's believed to be no permanent damage to his eye.—
Matt Audilet,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Oct. 2025
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All crossings between Afghanistan and Pakistan were shut on Sunday following ongoing clashes.—
Happymon Jacob,
Time,
16 Oct. 2025
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Newcastle has a thriving alumni scheme with ongoing support and a lively WhatsApp group which, at the last count, had 79 members.—
George Caulkin,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 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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This perpetual sense of crisis has led more people to lean into the supernatural, Zarka said.—
Jose R. Gonzalez,
AZCentral.com,
15 Oct. 2025
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Into the fray swings their neighbor and perpetual mediator, Sha — but the young girl, a confidante to them both, can only hold the fraternal chaos at bay for so long.—
Ben Croll,
Variety,
11 Oct. 2025
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Even so, these temporary spikes don’t appear to have lasting effects.—
Stephanie Anderson Witmer,
Health,
20 Oct. 2025
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The United Nations welcomed the ceasefire on Thursday, urging both sides to bring a lasting end to hostilities.—
Peter Aitken,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Eternal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eternal. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.
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