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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
Will Hermes, Rolling Stone, 28 Apr. 2025
But with that life comes the eternal dark thirst, too.
—Jordan Crucchiola, Vulture, 26 Apr. 2025
John Wilkens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Apr. 2022
More significantly, if life eternal is to know the only true God, as John 17:3 states, is their salvation at stake?
—The Salt Lake Tribune, 26 Mar. 2022
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Adjective
The Dead zero in on eternal verities, cosmic consciousness, storytelling archetypes.
—Will Hermes, Rolling Stone, 28 Apr. 2025
But with that life comes the eternal dark thirst, too.
—Jordan Crucchiola, Vulture, 26 Apr. 2025
Noun
But hope springs eternal, maybe more so in baseball than anywhere else.
—John Wilkens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Apr. 2022
More significantly, if life eternal is to know the only true God, as John 17:3 states, is their salvation at stake?
—The Salt Lake Tribune, 26 Mar. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for eternal
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The original Highlander, in 1986, starred Christopher Lambert and Sean Connery and portrayed the climax of an ancient battle between immortal warriors, unfolding through interwoven past and present-day storylines.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
17 Apr. 2025
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But the new deal will give UA full rights to the franchise, which dates back to the 1986 feature about immortal warriors starring Christopher Lambert and Sean Connery.—
Aaron Couch,
HollywoodReporter,
17 Apr. 2025
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Oh and Kate Walsh as lesbian partners, and contains endless gorgeous, sweeping shots of the Italian countryside.—
Marley Marius,
Vogue,
30 Apr. 2025
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Imagine the intricacies of being highly successful across multiple arenas, from business to philanthropy, yet struggling to carve out time to sift through endless ‘dating pools’ in search of that one ‘rare gem’—the person who truly fits into their unique, multifaceted life.—
Yola Robert,
Forbes.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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The rapper's most enduring romance was with model-actress Kimberly Porter, who died of pneumonia in November 2018.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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The praise was meaningful to Coogler, who includes Lee among his most enduring influences.—
Jelani Cobb,
New Yorker,
28 Apr. 2025
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Among the cuts this year to the permanent employees were 200 probationary staff, dismissed because they had been either recently hired or recently promoted.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
2 May 2025
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The company is expected to hire a search firm to identify a permanent CEO.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
1 May 2025
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This analysis of an innovative AI breakthrough is part of my ongoing Forbes column coverage on the latest in AI, including identifying and explaining various impactful AI complexities (see the link here).—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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The following year, due to the ongoing war situation in Ukraine, the Contest was hosted in Liverpool, UK.—
Caroline Frost,
Deadline,
4 May 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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One video aims to appeal to senior Communist Party officials who live in perpetual fear of being snapped up by Xi’s seemingly endless crackdown on corruption and disloyalty.—
Nectar Gan,
CNN Money,
2 May 2025
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Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him.—
Jordan King,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Apr. 2025
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Join over 80,000 supporters nationwide in standing up for investigative journalism that informs, inspires, and creates lasting impact.—
Eric Umansky,
ProPublica,
6 May 2025
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The future of cybersecurity is waiting for you, and your contributions can make a lasting impact.—
Dr. Fene Osakwe,
Forbes.com,
6 May 2025
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“Eternal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eternal. Accessed 13 May. 2025.
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