PERPETUALLY Synonyms: 62 Similar and Opposite Words

perpetually

adverb

pər-ˈpe-chə-wə-lē

Definition of perpetually

as in forever

for all time a group of jaded teenagers with their perpetually bored expressions

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Antonyms & Near Antonyms

as in constantly

on every relevant occasion the perpetually smiling host of the morning talk show

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Recent Examples of perpetually The series remains perpetually glum, refusing to project any light behind a conceit begging for a few laughs. — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 28 Aug. 2026 Dismayingly, for those of us who are perpetually stuck on item three of our to-do list, all that barely begins to describe how Dolly Parton spent her days. — Kathryn Schulz, New Yorker, 26 Aug. 2026 That distinction is important because psychological safety is sometimes misunderstood as an invitation to make the workplace perpetually comfortable. — Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026 Efe’s Pathway Before that call, Obada’s life seemed to be perpetually on the run. — Sean Neumann, PEOPLE, 12 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for perpetually

Recent Examples of Synonyms for perpetually

Adverb

Pourrain’s idea of life in America took a turn that will stay with him forever.

— Felipe Cardenas, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
Even in that moment after the gunshot, Kozak knew seeing Kirk killed would forever be burned into his brain, but there was more.

— Elle Reeve, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of forever

Adverb

They are constantly and credibly threatened, their locations and details given out in menacing anonymous messages.

— Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2026
There’s an inventiveness here that comes from the sprawl of the city — artists like myself who are constantly improvising, building their own ecosystems because nothing is handed to them.

— Shelley Holcomb, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of constantly

Adverb

Smith, signed in January 2025 from Reading for a similar fee, was more of a slow burner in the second tier, starting just one league game before the turn of the year as Moore was continually preferred.

— Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
The collab stickers are a recreation of handwritten gaffer-tape labels Jonze uses on his continually growing collection of Warby Parker eyewear.

— Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of continually

Adverb

The idea of who controls the strait permanently changed after the United States and Israel attacked Iran in late February.

— David Goldman, CNN Money, 7 Sep. 2026
The documentary follows people whose lives were permanently changed by 9/11 — individuals who responded to the attacks by choosing lives of service, sacrifice, and purpose.

— Amy DeLaura, The Washington Examiner, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of permanently

Adverb

There’s a lot of good creators creating consistently and good quality.

— Caden Perry, jsonline.com, 4 Sep. 2026
Four pickleball courts were consistently available, the spacious Life Fitness gym rivaled many standalone health clubs, and the daily fitness schedule kept my late mornings busy.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of consistently

Adverb

While every player of the modern era should be eternally grateful for Woods from a monetary standpoint, Scottie Scheffler's sense of gratitude may rightfully trump all others.

— Mark Harris OutKick, FOXNews.com, 17 Aug. 2026
If the early universe obeyed this rule, our modern cosmos would be devoid of substance, just energy fields rippling eternally through emptiness.

— Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of eternally

Adverb

Some of the biggest coaching jobs in college football came open last season, which invariably created a domino effect.

— Bruce Feldman, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026
To my surprise, the suites feel comfortable, light, and contemporary—despite what the history, memories, and stories the walls invariably contain.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Sep. 2026

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