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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
Tommy McArdle, PEOPLE, 9 June 2026
Set in 10th century Vietnam, the film follows seven warriors on a secret mission to create a strategic diversion to ensure that the final resting place of Vietnam’s first Emperor remains an eternal mystery.
—Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 9 June 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
Please hold his eternal light in your hearts and his family in your prayers.
—Tommy McArdle, PEOPLE, 9 June 2026
Set in 10th century Vietnam, the film follows seven warriors on a secret mission to create a strategic diversion to ensure that the final resting place of Vietnam’s first Emperor remains an eternal mystery.
—Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 9 June 2026
Noun
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
Adjective
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But even a genius, in the immortal words of Jim Collins, needs a thousand helpers.—
Lily Mae Lazarus,
Fortune,
20 June 2026
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In his bid to control the narrative, Lestat becomes an immortal glam rocker who launches a music tour and enlists the same journalist — newly turned into a vampire — to direct and film a music documentary about his life.—
Yvonne Villarreal,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
Adjective
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Modern drivers might recognize it as the spiritual ancestor of today’s endless electronic nagging.—
Peter Lyon,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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Since the team outlasted the Spurs, 94-90, on Saturday, June 13 in San Antonio, Knicks players have been riding high with nonstop media appearances and near-endless celebrations.—
Anna Lazarus Caplan,
PEOPLE,
18 June 2026
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The most enduring companies will resist it, using these capabilities to deepen trust and strengthen the relationships on which lasting economic value depends.—
Ravi Dhar,
Fortune,
23 June 2026
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Anchor your thinking to a structural shift or enduring problem.—
Nick Leighton,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Adjective
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Miami real estate developer George Pino was found not guilty in connection with a boat crash off Boca Chita Key in Biscayne Bay in September 2022 that killed one teenager and left another with permanent disabilities.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2026
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Negotiations focused on finding a permanent end to the war with Iran are retaining their momentum, with steps toward implementing the country’s initial agreement with the US taking shape.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
23 June 2026
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The investigation into the crash is ongoing.—
S.E. Jenkins,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
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Amid the ongoing search for her mother Nancy Guthrie, Savannah Guthrie celebrated a happy occasion over the weekend, writing a sweet tribute to her husband, Michael Feldman, for Father’s Day.—
Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
22 June 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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The passage states that God established the rainbow as a perpetual token of the covenant made with Noah and every living creature.—
Jackson Thompson OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
17 June 2026
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VMware prices have skyrocketed due to VMware’s parent company eliminating perpetual licenses and bundling products into expensive packages.—
Scharon Harding,
ArsTechnica,
16 June 2026
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In fact, some are doing little to hide their skepticism – and, in some cases, outright frustration – with the memorandum of understanding, which White House officials hope to spin into a more lasting peace agreement and nuclear accord.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
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But for a group of children at Maria Fareri, the more lasting memory may be the morning a group of strangers in green and yellow showed up just to cheer for them.—
Mill Etienne,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
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“Eternal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eternal. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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