1
as in continuous
going on and on without any interruptions
the perpetual rise and fall of the sea
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2
as in ongoing
having an existence or validity that does not change or diminish
freedom of religion is a perpetual right that is guaranteed by the nation's constitution
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as in eternal
lasting forever
an immature jerk who seemed to be in a state of perpetual adolescence
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Recent Examples of perpetual
Wall Street, however, has in many ways moved on from the initial weeks spent on a perpetual hair trigger.
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Phil Mattingly, CNN Money, 31 July 2025
The perpetual losses to Ohio State (eight straight) and Franklin’s record against top-five opponents (1-15) keep the Nittany Lions from a hearty endorsement.
—Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 29 July 2025
Firstly, marketers must demand a seat at the table in ways never done before, as they are required to not just market, but ultimately act as change agents driving a company’s perpetual transformation.
—Billee Howard, Forbes.com, 27 July 2025
If June bugs are a perpetual issue in your lawn, watch for adult June bugs emerging next spring, says Joseph.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 27 July 2025
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Phil Mattingly, CNN Money, 31 July 2025
The perpetual losses to Ohio State (eight straight) and Franklin’s record against top-five opponents (1-15) keep the Nittany Lions from a hearty endorsement.
—Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 29 July 2025
Firstly, marketers must demand a seat at the table in ways never done before, as they are required to not just market, but ultimately act as change agents driving a company’s perpetual transformation.
—Billee Howard, Forbes.com, 27 July 2025
If June bugs are a perpetual issue in your lawn, watch for adult June bugs emerging next spring, says Joseph.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 27 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for perpetual
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For a continuous harvest to last through the season, plant more spinach every one to two weeks.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
7 Aug. 2025
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Unlike historical infrastructure booms such as those for railroads or telecom, AI data centers are short-lived, fast-depreciating, and require continuous hardware upgrades—suggesting this pattern of investment may remain volatile and capital-hungry for years to come.—
Leo Schwartz,
Fortune,
6 Aug. 2025
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Judges for both programs were selected for their industry expertise, their connection to Just For Laughs, and their ongoing commitment to championing emerging comedic voices.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
7 Aug. 2025
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No arrests were made, but the investigation is ongoing, Carson said.—
Skyler Caruso,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Yet, in the seventh minute of stoppage time, the eternal Marta, now 39 years of age, slammed home a stunning equaliser to take the match into extra time.—
Asif Burhan,
Forbes.com,
3 Aug. 2025
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Now that you're amped up for that John Hughes triple feature, why not boogie down with Danny Elfman and Oingo Boingo for a few minutes to this eternal earworm?—
Jordan Hoffman Updated,
EW.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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Make these touchpoints a regular part of stewardship plans to deepen relationships and encourage continual support. • Promote the emotional aspect of your cause to encourage people to give and keep giving.—
Matt Nash,
Forbes.com,
4 Aug. 2025
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Plus, the cap pushes down and lifts back up more smoothly, lending itself to a continual, more even, and altogether gentler application—no more squeezing your eyes shut and bracing for wetness.—
Nicola Dall'Asen,
Allure,
1 Aug. 2025
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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
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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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After a whopper of a week — nights that ended too late and mornings that started too early; shuttling the kids to and fro; seemingly endless cooking, cleaning and commuting — the sweet, languid weekend awaits!—
Zach Przystup,
Baltimore Sun,
15 Aug. 2025
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The project likely sells fairly well at the moment, especially for a decades-old title, but streaming activity is largely to thank for its continued success on the U.K. rankings.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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Though scaled back from the couple’s original $100 million agreement, the new partnership reflects Netflix’s continued confidence in Markle's and Prince Harry’s storytelling.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 Aug. 2025
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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
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“Perpetual.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perpetual. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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