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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
Little can distract from Gina’s ache and need to be embraced, which feel eternal and are communicated unforgettably in a rare resort to an overhead shot in the final act of the film. — Ritesh Mehta, IndieWire, 15 Sep. 2026 That's because the rims of the craters containing the pits of eternal darkness are in almost permanent sunlight. — Martin Elvis, Space.com, 14 Sep. 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
  • Significant church figures like Thomas Aquinas and the philosopher René Descartes have argued that animals don’t have an immortal soul.
    — Casper ter Kuile, Vox, 16 Sep. 2026
  • Bad habits fueled by longstanding trauma are damn near immortal.
    — David Fear, Rolling Stone, 13 Sep. 2026
Definition of immortal
Adjective
  • In recent years, however, between the endless paid-for invites and choreographed step and repeats, going out can feel like clocking into another job.
    — Amy Francombe, Vogue, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Da Vinci, Michelangelo, Caravaggio, Raphael…the list is almost endless.
    — Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of endless
Adjective
  • Our enduring belief that anything is possible — whether based in reality or not — has helped the nation become the world’s largest economy.
    — Jonathan Fahey, Los Angeles Times, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Nearly 38 years after bodies were unearthed from Dorothea Puente’s yard, her crimes remain one of Sacramento’s most enduring fascinations.
    — Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of enduring
Adjective
  • Carrick is the seventh permanent manager since the retirement of Ferguson in 2013 and follows in the footsteps of top-tier names like Louis van Gaal and Jose Mourinho, who failed to return United to the summit of English soccer.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Fed Governor Michelle Bowman, a permanent voting member of the policy-setting Federal Open Market Committee, and Kansas City Fed President Jeffrey Schmid, a non-voting member, are set to speak.
    — Justina Lee,Sarah Min, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of permanent
Adjective
  • In an interview conducted Friday by The Associated Press from outside Iran, Mohammadi said Iranians are grappling with multiple crises stemming from the ongoing war and deepening economic pressure.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 20 Sep. 2026
  • Money to rebuild South Los Angeles schools The school district has moved forward with its ongoing school reconstruction and modernization program, backed by $9 billion in voter bonds.
    — Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 20 Sep. 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
  • Yet there remains a sense of remove in the production’s perpetual excitement at demonstrating just how well its own analog works.
    — Sara Holdren, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Heat point guard Davion Mitchell has seemingly been anywhere and everywhere this summer, always in perpetual motion, burning calories, running down basketball courts and city streets.
    — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of perpetual
Adjective
  • Over more than two decades at Sony, Flory has made an enormous and lasting contribution to our business.
    — Michael Schneider, Variety, 17 Sep. 2026
  • That’s why many manufacturing enterprises, despite having the resources to invest, are still running disconnected projects instead of building an AI strategy that creates lasting value across the organization.
    — Nishkam Batta, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2026
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“Eternal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eternal. Accessed 24 Sep. 2026.

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