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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
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
25 June 2026
The eternal War has been slated for a 2027 release exclusively in movie theatres.
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Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
24 June 2026
Stanley Stewart,
Travel + Leisure,
24 Apr. 2022
But hope springs eternal, maybe more so in baseball than anywhere else.
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John Wilkens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Apr. 2022
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Nothing like the World Cup’s unofficial pre-game soundtrack to reinforce this eternal, universal message.
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Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
25 June 2026
The eternal War has been slated for a 2027 release exclusively in movie theatres.
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Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
24 June 2026
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These ancient seas and islands offer some reassuring glimpse of the eternal.
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Stanley Stewart,
Travel + Leisure,
24 Apr. 2022
But hope springs eternal, maybe more so in baseball than anywhere else.
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John Wilkens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Apr. 2022
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Lobo As the cigar-smoking, alien, bounty hunter who teams up with Supergirl, Lobo possesses immense strength and is essentially immortal, having lived for hundreds of years.
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The closest the visually drab movie comes to excitement is the introduction of an amusing if underused Jason Momoa as Lobo, an immortal bounty hunter who looks like a heavy-metal god (or maybe a lost member of Kiss), chomping on a fat cigar and roaring around on his flying motorcycle.
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Asteroids are notoriously difficult to spot from Earth against the endless darkness of space.
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In the early Seventies, demand for gauzy evocations of the past was nearly endless.
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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.
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Anchor your thinking to a structural shift or enduring problem.
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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.
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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.
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Amid the ongoing domestic assault investigation, Mortensen filed for a protective order against Paul on March 19, according to court documents obtained by PEOPLE.
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The talks come after the Qatari prime minister met with US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner on Tuesday to discuss ongoing US-Iran talks and regional developments.
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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.
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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.
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This sophisticated system prevents metabolically expensive and functionally counterproductive perpetual growth, ensuring hair serves specific protective and insulating roles.
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Marjane depicts our terrifying teachers, the violent morality police and our collective and perpetual fear that we might be caught, hurt, arrested, killed.
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Still, Steve left a lasting legacy in Holden's life, beyond simply the scholarship.
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Moreover, the most lasting benefits typically occur when the technique is used as part of a comprehensive CBT-I (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia) program rather than as a standalone strategy.
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“Eternal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eternal. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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