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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
Ascend Agency, Chicago Tribune, 27 June 2025
To this day, the meanest alley cat in London testifies to the eternal return of cat life.
—Lewis Hyde, Harpers Magazine, 18 June 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
Through faith, individuals can access the higher realms and understand the soul’s eternal nature.
—Ascend Agency, Chicago Tribune, 27 June 2025
To this day, the meanest alley cat in London testifies to the eternal return of cat life.
—Lewis Hyde, Harpers Magazine, 18 June 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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Not because of any moral presumptions about the persistent script’s immortal sole, but for economy expedience when constructing distributed autonomous organisations (DAOs).—
David G.W. Birch,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
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Where to watch: Netflix 'The Old Guard 2' Based on the comic-book series, this action sequel reunites Andy (Charlize Theron) with her crew of immortal warriors.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
12 July 2025
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This term was popularized by Gen Z to describe the mental fog and cognitive decline linked to endless scrolling.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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Lines between captor and captive, justice and survival, begin to blur as the siege spirals for 11 endless, terrifying days.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
10 July 2025
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That memory, faint but enduring, was set in the downstairs den of their home.—
Ajdina Halilovic,
Wired News,
6 July 2025
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Ninety years from now—and in centuries to come—he will be remembered as one of our first global spiritual leaders, and one of the most enduring.—
Pico Iyer,
Time,
5 July 2025
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Her illness has left her with irreparable dental damage—forcing her to spend thousands of dollars to restore her smile, a painful and permanent reminder of her eating disorder.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 July 2025
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Wendy’s board of directors has launched a search for a permanent CEO.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
11 July 2025
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However, investigations into the cause are ongoing. 10 engines, four water tenders, one dozer and three hand crews are all continuing to fight the fire.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
1 July 2025
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Multiple federal health officials said planning has been ongoing for the next steps of the reorganization and merger, even as Kennedy has cited the court rulings as a reason to dodge questions about the restructuring on Capitol Hill.—
Alexander Tin,
CBS News,
1 July 2025
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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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Following its completion of the Bitstamp acquisition, EU users will soon gain access to perpetual futures with up to 3x leverage—a tool typically favored by advanced traders.—
Sandy Carter,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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In Europe, crypto perpetual futures will offer eligible users up to 3x leverage, routed through Bitstamp.—
MacKenzie Sigalos,
CNBC,
30 June 2025
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Withholding these funds will cause lasting harm to students and families, and to our education system, our future workforce, and our economy.—
Khaleda Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 July 2025
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And there was no lasting evidence of that whatsoever.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 July 2025
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“Eternal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eternal. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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