eternal 1 of 2

adjective

i-ˈtər-nᵊl How to pronounce eternal (audio)
Definition of eternalnext
1
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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2
as in endless
lasting forever the quest for some magic potion that promises eternal youth

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Eternal

2 of 2

noun

as in Lord
the being worshipped as the creator and ruler of the universe spent much time pondering the nature of the Eternal

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Recent Examples of eternal
Adjective
No good vibes spring eternal, sure — but rarely are good vibes halted so stunningly. — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 29 Oct. 2026 He is surrounded by a parade of savvier comic archetypes — from his urbane, happily rational brother, Beralde (Dylan Baker), to his smart-aleck maid, Toinette (Rachel Bloom, giving eternal side-eye) — who have to either evade or manipulate him. — Sara Holdren, Vulture, 23 Oct. 2026
Noun
Zhao is an Oscar winner for her work on the Frances McDormand-starring Nomadland and comes to the festival to talk about portfolio so far, including on Marvel’s Eternals. — Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 1 Sep. 2025 Zhao’s appreciation for natural grandeur, as seen even in her big-budget superhero movie Eternals, shines through, as does her attention to detail. — Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 30 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for eternal
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eternal
  1. immortal
  2. endless
  3. enduring
  4. permanent
  5. ongoing
  6. continuing
  7. perpetual
  8. lasting
Adjective
  • Who can forget the immortal words of Jud Crandall, delivered by the incomparable Fred Gwynne in the 1989 film adaptation of Stephen King's Pet Sematary?
    — Robert Lea, Space.com, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Senna holds an immortal presence in modern Formula 1 for the manner of his racing—ferocious, endowed with grace—and for his untimely death.
    — Sam Knight, New Yorker, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of immortal
Adjective
  • The future could be secured, the endless frightened knocking in Isabelle's chest finally quieted.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 10 Nov. 2026
  • In an age of endless content, a true story may be the one thing a competitor cannot copy.
    — Kylie Slavik, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of endless
Adjective
  • That is the unshakeable and enduring power of the female voice found in the 2026 midterms.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 9 Nov. 2026
  • No Dumb Questions is a weekly feature in which Scientific American staff try to answer some of life’s greatest, weirdest and most enduring mysteries.
    — Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of enduring
Adjective
  • Monsalve, originally from Venezuela, moved to the United States in 2003 and became a lawful permanent resident three years later.
    — THE WASHINGTON POST, Arkansas Online, 5 Nov. 2026
  • The Sunshine Protection Act, which would make daylight saving time permanent nationwide, has already passed the House but is still awaiting Senate approval.
    — Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of permanent
Adjective
  • Andrew Julien, executive editor at the Daily News, said in an email the organization aims to create stricter guardrails against AI on the site, given the publication’s ongoing litigation against Microsoft and OpenAI.
    — Max Tani, semafor.com, 9 Nov. 2026
  • Many of the bodies recovered have not been identified and DNA analysis is ongoing.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 9 Nov. 2026
Definition of ongoing
Adjective
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of continuing
Adjective
  • That would be like Pat McAfee failing to produce results despite the perpetual drama surrounding him.
    — Bobby Burack OutKick, FOXNews.com, 6 Nov. 2026
  • If not, everyone would bear the costs of perpetual divisions.
    — Sam Metz, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of perpetual
Adjective
  • Congress must put lasting protections for scientific independence into law.
    — Carole LaBonne, Washington Post, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Democrats are cautioning against overconfidence, and discussing how to translate their midterm success into more lasting power.
    — Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2026
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“Eternal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eternal. Accessed 13 Nov. 2026.

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