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as in eternal
lasting forever
valentines typically express the giver's everlasting love and devotion
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as in immortal
having an existence or validity that does not change or diminish
Shakespeare's plays are still being performed 400 years later because they deal with everlasting truths and universal emotions
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as in perpetuity
endless time
that special bond that has existed between mother and child from everlasting
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as in God
capitalized
the being worshipped as the creator and ruler of the universe
people who believe that the magnificence of the natural world is proof of the existence of the Everlasting
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Recent Examples of everlasting
Bill Madden, New York Daily News, 7 Mar. 2026
Here’s what else Rees imparted about his study of backstories during one of the most everlasting periods of radio.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 25 Feb. 2026
Rachael Knight, Christian Science Monitor, 11 Mar. 2025
Here’s Meta’s explanation for the changes from a Wednesday blog post:
Our intention was to create a refreshed design of the Facebook logo that was bolder, electric and everlasting.
—Jay Peters, The Verge, 20 Sep. 2023
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Adjective
This was the everlasting image of what many people have called the greatest World Series of them all.
—Bill Madden, New York Daily News, 7 Mar. 2026
Here’s what else Rees imparted about his study of backstories during one of the most everlasting periods of radio.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 25 Feb. 2026
Noun
Trusting in God’s everlasting care for us opens our eyes to more of God’s protection and supply.
—Rachael Knight, Christian Science Monitor, 11 Mar. 2025
Here’s Meta’s explanation for the changes from a Wednesday blog post:
Our intention was to create a refreshed design of the Facebook logo that was bolder, electric and everlasting.
—Jay Peters, The Verge, 20 Sep. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for everlasting
Adjective
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She’s raised several generations of vocalists through her eternal art.—
Audrey Noble,
Vogue,
9 May 2026
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Mourners also held a crowning ceremony, where tiaras and crowns were placed atop the bodies to signify eternal life.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA Today,
9 May 2026
Adjective
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Heracles discovered the Hydra's den in the Lernaean Swamps with the aid of the goddess Athena and was able to break or sever its many necks — while using fire to prevent them from growing back — until only a single immortal head remained.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
9 May 2026
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Long before fashion faceoffs were a thing, Donatella gave 1999 viewers a preview of the dress Jennifer Lopez would make immortal at the Grammys the next year.—
Alex Apatoff,
PEOPLE,
2 May 2026
Noun
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Time will tell whether the Giants stick to tradition in perpetuity or become a team to follow the trend down the road.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
24 Apr. 2026
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Other studies have found a correlation between geographic mobility and burial preference, perhaps because burial connects a person to a place in perpetuity.—
Tanya D. Marsh,
The Conversation,
24 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Social media users describe hobby-maxxing as a deliberate response to screen fatigue, framing classes, clubs and creative routines as the antidote to endless feeds.—
Hanna Wickes,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 May 2026
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The endless options, styles and features can make choosing a quality carry-on bag near impossible.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
7 May 2026
Adjective
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One of the most enduring royal handbag traditions dates back to Queen Elizabeth II, who reportedly used her purse as a discreet way to signal staff during public engagements.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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Though her screen work was extensive, Costello’s impact as a teacher and director became one of her most enduring legacies.—
Deirdre Durkan,
PEOPLE,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The history wonks upstairs tell us that ancient Egyptians considered butterflies to be symbols of eternity, souls and divine transformation.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
9 May 2026
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These artists used gold to suggest divine space, eternity, and spiritual meaning.—
George Nelson,
ARTnews.com,
8 May 2026
Adjective
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The Secret Service's investigation into the most recent shooting is ongoing.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
5 May 2026
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To rectify this oversight, a few years ago, my friend Cassey Lottman and I created the Great Farts of Literature database, an ongoing project dedicated to cataloging the best butt bombs in print and from which this list is adapted.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 May 2026
Noun
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All residents have access to such resort-like perks as an infinity-edge pool, meditation garden, clubhouse with bar, cinema-style screening room and spa/fitness center.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
27 Apr. 2026
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The 82-foot infinity saltwater pool on the ninth floor serves bright, refreshing bites and resort-y drinks in a setting that’s extra atmospheric thanks to Bangkok’s third-tallest tree, a sampong, which emerges from an elliptical opening to shade the breezy lagoon with its shimmery canopy.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Everlasting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/everlasting. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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