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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
Bloomberg, Mercury News, 5 Feb. 2026
In Hinduism, the deity Ganga is an eminent mother figure who purifies, pardons, and provides moksha, the ultimate eternal bliss.
—Norma Meyer, Oc Register, 4 Feb. 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
For the most loyal customers, hope springs eternal, says Salerno.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 5 Feb. 2026
In Hinduism, the deity Ganga is an eminent mother figure who purifies, pardons, and provides moksha, the ultimate eternal bliss.
—Norma Meyer, Oc Register, 4 Feb. 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
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On the other sideline, the New England Patriots are somehow back here again, trying to rekindle a dynasty that once felt immortal under Tom Brady.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
7 Feb. 2026
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Dunsmore Jazz Room Swinging Motown celebrates Black History Month by performing songs from the immortal Motown Records that highlight the African American experience.—
WCCO Staff,
CBS News,
5 Feb. 2026
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The Boone area may be home to three different ski resorts—Appalachian Ski Mountain, Sugar Mountain Resort, and Beech Mountain Resort—but America’s Best Small Mountain Town also has endless appeal for travelers who’d rather not spend all day zooming down the mountain.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Feb. 2026
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The accolades were endless for Miranda in 2025.—
Brendan Connelly,
Boston Herald,
5 Feb. 2026
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The Front Page Highlights Materials released by the Justice Department revealed that leading business and political figures had enduring relationships with the disgraced financier.—
Nicholas Confessore Devlin Barrett Kurt Streeter Amy Qin,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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While no collaboration has been formally announced, Hilton’s comments have already reignited fan speculation about a potential studio pairing between two of pop culture’s most enduring icons.—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
31 Jan. 2026
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This much higher frequency of travel enables faster iteration, more frequent resupply, and a shorter timeline for permanent human settlement.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Feb. 2026
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Advocates say the latter provides a more impactful solution, and the administration’s aversion to permanent housing shows a stark break from recent tactics to end homelessness.—
Madeline King,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Feb. 2026
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The operation reflects ongoing Israeli military incursions in Lebanon since a ceasefire ended the 14-month Hezbollah-Israel conflict last year.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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That is true again today, with the ongoing rise of niche and indie beauty labels, as well as emerging geographic markets where domestic players are growing and are becoming competitors on the world stage.—
Jennifer Weil,
Footwear News,
9 Feb. 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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Driving the Conversation The Week/Month/Year of NBC Despite the fact that I — and maybe about 130 million others — will be tuned in to NBC on Sunday night for the Super Bowl and then two weeks of the Olympics, the network’s plans for perpetual Sunday night sports dominance snuck up on me.—
Dan Shanoff,
New York Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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Lucali, the cult-favorite pizza spot with a perpetual line outside, opened Baby Luc’s slice shop in 2021, which offers light, airy, and crisp square pie and a much shorter wait time than their original location.—
Chris Morocco,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
4 Feb. 2026
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Sincerity earns lasting interest.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
6 Feb. 2026
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Those types of interactions have a lasting effect not only on the children but also on the staff at these organizations, Hofmann said.—
Will Richmond,
The Providence Journal,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Eternal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eternal. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.
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