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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as in endless
lasting forever
the quest for some magic potion that promises eternal youth
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Recent Examples of eternal
Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 17 July 2025
You are finally joined with nature and god and the eternal physics of the soul, the wind hasn’t stopped blowing for you, the red and wilding cosmos pulse your song.
—Ezra Fox
july 14, Literary Hub, 14 July 2025
New York Times, 8 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
Whether audiences are ready to embrace romantic storytelling again remains to be seen, but the director’s conviction in the genre’s enduring appeal suggests confidence in love’s eternal relevance.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 17 July 2025
You are finally joined with nature and god and the eternal physics of the soul, the wind hasn’t stopped blowing for you, the red and wilding cosmos pulse your song.
—Ezra Fox
july 14, Literary Hub, 14 July 2025
Noun
Youth, like hope, seemingly springs eternal at the dawn of a new season.
—New York Times, 8 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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And, in the immortal words of the late Caledon Hockley: Not the better half.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
1 Aug. 2025
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And while your tolerance for Chevy Chase may vary, there’s just so much immortal in this movie, with extended cameos from Bill Murray and Rodney Dangerfield dead center as to why this movie remains so lasting.—
Tim Grierson,
Vulture,
25 July 2025
Adjective
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Investing in our public transit would be faster and less expensive than endless road construction.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
16 Aug. 2025
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That dynamic also presents endless opportunities to trash talk and negotiate trades.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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But inside one of the neighborhood's historic homes, more than 400 artworks and collectibles were up for grabs — all once owned by an artist who designed one of the city's most enduring logos.—
Kylie Volavongsa,
jsonline.com,
4 Aug. 2025
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The most enduring type of door handle, however, and the one with the longest use in automotive production, is the pull out style.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
2 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The bill covers budget funding and retirement system changes for state workers, including permanent and temporary disability leave.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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After holding a variety of jobs, she was named interim superintendent when Tony Sanders left to become state superintendent of education and was later given the job on a permanent basis in May 2023 at a salary of $282,500.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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For its part, the EU is still trying to get the White House to agree the wording of deal reached in Scotland – there is ongoing lobbying from the spirits industry in Europe, not to mention the auto manufacturers.—
Mike O'Sullivan,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Although Michael Bowen was perhaps the first to talk it up, the notion of a large celebration was a complete natural for a neighborhood that was itself an ongoing celebration.—
Dennis McNally,
Rolling Stone,
7 Aug. 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
Adjective
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Massie was such a perpetual thorn in the side of the GOP that House leaders didn’t bother to whip his vote anymore.—
Eric Cortellessa,
Time,
7 Aug. 2025
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Many businesses face perpetual disruption from geopolitical tensions, economic nationalism and pandemic aftereffects.—
Jay Patel,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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His 2020 reelection sparked the largest protests in Belarus' history, lasting months and prompting a severe crackdown resulting in more than 65,000 arrests and sanctions from the West.—
Peter Aitken,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Aug. 2025
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Her love for art became a cherished bond between her and her grandchildren during craft sessions and painting lessons that created lasting memories.—
Benjamin VanHoose,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Eternal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eternal. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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