aeonian

adjective

variants or aeonic
Definition of aeoniannext
as in persistent

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aeonian
  1. persistent
  2. endless
  3. everlasting
  4. long
  5. long-term
  6. long-drawn-out
  7. interminable
  8. lengthy
Adjective
  • The Perseids are particularly fast and often leave persistent glowing trails.
    — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Collins has long been open about his struggles with alcohol addiction, which in part was spurred by the health issues related to his persistent back injuries.
    — Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of persistent
Adjective
  • Its spirit is fueled by the stunning beauty of places like Yellowstone National Park, wide-open skies, endless horizons, and a frontier spirit that’s been alive for centuries.
    — Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Shopping for styles that pair seamlessly together can be a challenge, especially when you’re faced with endless options and an empty cart.
    — Kaitlin Marks, Travel + Leisure, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of endless
Adjective
  • The depth in Krish and Vaani’s relationship, the everlasting feeling, the innocence, and the magic wouldn’t be the same without the songs.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 18 July 2026
  • Indeed, the bond between the pair – whose relationship bore son Elijah Blue – was everlasting (Cher attended Allman’s funeral at Rose Hill Cemetery in Macon).
    — Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 17 June 2026
Definition of everlasting
Adjective
  • Dean Fabrizio and James Teter, each hired in 2009, have been at their Class 6A schools the longest.
    — Todd Holcomb, AJC.com, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Although the resort sits directly on the water, don’t come expecting a long, walkable beach.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of long
Adjective
  • Stefan Rittner, senior portfolio manager at Allianz Global Investors, said markets were more likely to accept measures that improve productivity, labor supply and long-term growth than spending aimed mainly at supporting consumption.
    — Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Even if a potential Skubal trade wouldn’t have cleaned out their farm system, any loss of quality minor leaguers would have a long-term cost in Tampa Bay that far exceeds any concerns in Los Angeles.
    — John Romano, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of long-term
Adjective
  • Williamson never lets his viewers suffer through unnecessary and long-drawn-out scenes, even when the show’s rapid speed makes specific scenarios feel overly outlandish.
    — Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 19 June 2025
  • The vote-a-rama can be long-drawn-out and is often used to force lawmakers from both parties to go on the record about something - even unrelated to the core of the bill at hand - that can then be used for political purposes down the road.
    — Deirdre Walsh, NPR, 19 Feb. 2025
Definition of long-drawn-out
Adjective
  • The pandemic, after all, sliced history definitively into an unknowing before, an interminable during, and a maybe-one-day after.
    — Mitch Therieau, New Yorker, 1 Aug. 2026
  • After a seemingly interminable break for Wednesday, which saw a dramatic drop for season 2 viewership, the show spooled up production on season 3 right after the second season was streaming.
    — Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
Definition of interminable
Adjective
  • In the north San Gabriel Valley, South LA and Long Beach, those who live along the very lengthy A Line or near one of the light-rail’s stations, may be up for the challenge.
    — Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 7 Aug. 2026
  • After a lengthy legal battle, the yacht was auctioned off by order of the Justice Department in September.
    — Robert Frank, CNBC, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of lengthy
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“Aeonian.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aeonian. Accessed 10 Aug. 2026.

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