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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
Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 15 Mar. 2026
Barnes & Noble found its form in part by learning from its eternal rival, the local bookstore.
—Henry Grabar, The Atlantic, 14 Mar. 2026
Stanley Stewart, Travel + Leisure, 24 Apr. 2022
But hope springs eternal, maybe more so in baseball than anywhere else.
—John Wilkens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Apr. 2022
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Adjective
Hope springs eternal in the mind of an actor!
—Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 15 Mar. 2026
Barnes & Noble found its form in part by learning from its eternal rival, the local bookstore.
—Henry Grabar, The Atlantic, 14 Mar. 2026
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These ancient seas and islands offer some reassuring glimpse of the eternal.
—Stanley Stewart, Travel + Leisure, 24 Apr. 2022
But hope springs eternal, maybe more so in baseball than anywhere else.
—John Wilkens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Apr. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for eternal
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Set in a divided world where immortal, magic-wielding beings rule Starside and struggling mortals survive Stormside, this story follow Aris, an orphaned blacksmith's apprentice, driven by revenge against the gods who destroyed her family.—
Jessica Moore,
USA Today,
18 Mar. 2026
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Starring Bosco Wong and Karena Ng, the story revisits the supernatural world of vampire hunters and immortal beings living among humans, blending romance, action and exorcism mythology.—
Faye Bradley,
Variety,
18 Mar. 2026
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While there’s been endless speculation in the tennis world about his potential rise to challenge Sinner and Alcaraz, Fonseca simply believes in himself.—
Nick Remsen,
Vogue,
20 Mar. 2026
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Multiple locations Lavaca Street Bar The TVs are endless, the tap wall stacked and the various food options at all three locations, from killer smashburgers to fresh seafood, serve some of the best bar food in town.—
Matthew Odam,
Austin American Statesman,
19 Mar. 2026
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Indeed, the crown prince has demonstrated an enduring interest in developing a Saudi nuclear fuel cycle.—
Amy McAuliffe,
The Conversation,
17 Mar. 2026
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The band formed in Los Angeles in 1983 and became one of the most enduring acts in punk rock, releasing over a dozen studio albums independently through Fat Mike’s Fat Wreck Chords label.—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
16 Mar. 2026
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That divergence of opinion hasn’t provided a national consensus for a permanent time standard.—
Boston Herald editorial staff,
Boston Herald,
17 Mar. 2026
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Originally a pop-up, the Zona Rosa location at 7102 NW 86th Terrace was a permanent storefront for three years until ROOTS announced the closure Sunday.—
Noelle Alviz-Gransee
March 16,
Kansas City Star,
16 Mar. 2026
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French senior officials, speaking anonymously on the ongoing talks, said the Netherlands, Italy and Greece had shown interest and that Spain might be involved in some way.—
SAM McNEIL,
Arkansas Online,
17 Mar. 2026
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Those include access to the wellness center, ongoing health coaching and use of high-tech body scans.—
Cindy Krischer Goodman,
Sun Sentinel,
16 Mar. 2026
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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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Dubai is known for being one of the world’s most opulent cities, as well as a bastion of safety in a region under the perpetual threat of violence.—
Justin Klawans,
TheWeek,
18 Mar. 2026
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The Fighting Irish had slipped into seemingly perpetual mediocrity and unfulfilled expectations.—
Andrew Carter,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2026
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While rainfall runs off quickly and can more readily evaporate from soil, snowpack serves as a valuable and lasting source of moisture and accounts for a majority of water supplies across the region, as much as 80 percent in some areas.—
Mira Rojanasakul,
New York Times,
21 Mar. 2026
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Juanita Tolliver deconstructs this iconic event, capturing the power and lasting significance of the evening and Chisholm’s presidential run.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 Mar. 2026
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“Eternal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eternal. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.
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