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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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This allows kids to create several seating configurations along with endless imaginative play scenarios.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
23 Oct. 2025
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Bell, who has been married to actor and podcast host Dax Shepard since 2013, thinks the potential storylines for Season 3 are endless.—
Erin Jensen,
USA Today,
23 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
Adjective
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Villa completed Elliott’s acquisition on an initial season-long loan, with a conditional obligation to make the transfer permanent next summer, dependent on Elliott making 10 appearances during the 2025-26 campaign.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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In this there’s a distinct echo of the process currently in use for determining which visas (permanent or temporary) will be revoked under the current administration.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
23 Oct. 2025
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There is growing optimism that the global oil glut—exacerbated by ongoing OPEC production hikes—will peak in the first half of 2026, allowing for the industry to rebound in the back half of next year, CEOs said.—
Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
23 Oct. 2025
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The ongoing government shutdown is the latest wrinkle, presenting risks to both the actual economy and investors’ ability to understand what’s going on due to the lack of economic data collection.—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
22 Oct. 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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Challenging viewers to reflect on the perpetual war-like state of our world is all well and good.—
Megan McCluskey,
Time,
24 Oct. 2025
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Known among his teammates for having a perpetual smile, Yurov, 21, beamed in the postgame locker room, describing the play and the euphoria of scoring his first goal on one of the biggest stages in hockey.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
21 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 25 Oct. 2025.
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