as in forever
for all time
we will be eternally grateful for your kind generosity
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Recent Examples of eternally
Lindsay is eternally clocking in to do her job, to make sure that the sponge of this show has been so thoroughly wrung that there is not even a droplet of drama left inside.
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Brian Moylan, Vulture, 10 June 2026
In fact, the biggest challenge facing any live production now is that the main point of comparison is the 1965 film version, with Julie Andrews’ incomparable voice eternally setting the bar for the show’s greatest hits.
—Christopher Smith, Oc Register, 4 June 2026
To me, these two days are linked eternally.
—Jerry Shnay, Chicago Tribune, 1 June 2026
Ultimately, long-term love is only possible between two partners who are eternally committed to building a life that still feels safe, stable and loving years later.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
With no pain, no suffering, and stress-free living eternally with Jesus.
—Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 27 May 2026
Nick Immaculata from Preservation Distillery might be, especially after seeing the praise heaped upon it from the eternally online whiskey world.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 24 May 2026
On the list of things eternally altered that holiday weekend for the 28-year-old Chapman was his latest studio album, Feet on Fire, which dropped this past Friday.
—Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 24 May 2026
The eternally optimistic Canales still seems bullish on Legette figuring things out, but a disappointing start to the season could land him on the trading block by October.
—Joseph Person, New York Times, 21 May 2026
Brian Moylan, Vulture, 10 June 2026
In fact, the biggest challenge facing any live production now is that the main point of comparison is the 1965 film version, with Julie Andrews’ incomparable voice eternally setting the bar for the show’s greatest hits.
—Christopher Smith, Oc Register, 4 June 2026
To me, these two days are linked eternally.
—Jerry Shnay, Chicago Tribune, 1 June 2026
Ultimately, long-term love is only possible between two partners who are eternally committed to building a life that still feels safe, stable and loving years later.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
With no pain, no suffering, and stress-free living eternally with Jesus.
—Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 27 May 2026
Nick Immaculata from Preservation Distillery might be, especially after seeing the praise heaped upon it from the eternally online whiskey world.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 24 May 2026
On the list of things eternally altered that holiday weekend for the 28-year-old Chapman was his latest studio album, Feet on Fire, which dropped this past Friday.
—Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 24 May 2026
The eternally optimistic Canales still seems bullish on Legette figuring things out, but a disappointing start to the season could land him on the trading block by October.
—Joseph Person, New York Times, 21 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eternally
Adverb
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An entire swath of Nuggets fans was lost forever.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
11 June 2026
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That the forests went on forever.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2026
Adverb
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Arasheben always builds two extra into his contract so each of his sons can have one.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
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And it was always intended to be temporary.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
12 June 2026
Adverb
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Craft Putt, an entertainment bar and restaurant with locations in Overland Park and Lee’s Summit, has permanently closed after three years.—
Ian Cummings,
Kansas City Star,
10 June 2026
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In response, Marks permanently blocked the state Tuesday from executing Lee by nitrogen.—
Abigail Brooks,
NBC news,
10 June 2026
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“Eternally.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eternally. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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