as in forever
for all time
we will be eternally grateful for your kind generosity
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Recent Examples of eternally
But the eternally elusive prospect of escaping the city and its grey slush beckons, and there’s no better escape than these sultry, summery Hamptons novels.
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Literary Hub, 26 Feb. 2026
In this scenario, the structures of the Universe wouldn’t dissociate and accelerate away from each other, but would instead be eternally reachable to a fast enough observer within the Universe.
—Big Think, 20 Feb. 2026
Shot with devotion by DP Hélène Louvart, frame after frame looks like it’s been ripped from the pages of a fashion magazine that someone like Anna might occupy herself with, eternally bored by the rich comforts that their prison-like home provides.
—David Opie, IndieWire, 15 Feb. 2026
Effortless and eternally chic, the French bob is defined by its softly undone finish and chin-grazing length.
—Jennifer Hussein, InStyle, 29 Jan. 2026
Sheer deliciousness is eternally relevant.
—Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 29 Jan. 2026
For that, his teammates — and the Niners’ massive fan base, most of which did not gain entry into The Linc — will remain eternally grateful.
—Michael Silver, New York Times, 12 Jan. 2026
The voice of Michael Lebow is a reminder, especially as vascular medicine continues to develop, that any true innovation is not one based eternally on new technology but rather based on a deeper understanding of the human need to relieve pain, move, and have a quality existence.
—Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 23 Dec. 2025
The look may have its origins in the late Queen Elizabeth’s loyalty to Essie Ballet Slippers and Catherine, Princess of Wales’s eternally elegant soft nude mani, but it’s being kept alive and well by stars like Victoria Beckham and TikTok creators who just can’t get enough of it.
—Rachel Krause, Vogue, 22 Dec. 2025
Literary Hub, 26 Feb. 2026
In this scenario, the structures of the Universe wouldn’t dissociate and accelerate away from each other, but would instead be eternally reachable to a fast enough observer within the Universe.
—Big Think, 20 Feb. 2026
Shot with devotion by DP Hélène Louvart, frame after frame looks like it’s been ripped from the pages of a fashion magazine that someone like Anna might occupy herself with, eternally bored by the rich comforts that their prison-like home provides.
—David Opie, IndieWire, 15 Feb. 2026
Effortless and eternally chic, the French bob is defined by its softly undone finish and chin-grazing length.
—Jennifer Hussein, InStyle, 29 Jan. 2026
Sheer deliciousness is eternally relevant.
—Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 29 Jan. 2026
For that, his teammates — and the Niners’ massive fan base, most of which did not gain entry into The Linc — will remain eternally grateful.
—Michael Silver, New York Times, 12 Jan. 2026
The voice of Michael Lebow is a reminder, especially as vascular medicine continues to develop, that any true innovation is not one based eternally on new technology but rather based on a deeper understanding of the human need to relieve pain, move, and have a quality existence.
—Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 23 Dec. 2025
The look may have its origins in the late Queen Elizabeth’s loyalty to Essie Ballet Slippers and Catherine, Princess of Wales’s eternally elegant soft nude mani, but it’s being kept alive and well by stars like Victoria Beckham and TikTok creators who just can’t get enough of it.
—Rachel Krause, Vogue, 22 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eternally
Adverb
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Brock Nelson returned to the Colorado Avalanche with a gold medal and some forever memories after helping the United States win the men’s hockey tournament at the 2026 Winter Olympics.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
26 Feb. 2026
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No great nation has endured forever.—
Les Rubin,
Boston Herald,
25 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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But pre-show cosmetic interventions haven’t always been the norm.—
Erika W. Smith,
Allure,
26 Feb. 2026
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The bounty of Spanish seafood Given its peninsula location surrounded by both the Mediterranean and the Atlantic Ocean, Spanish cuisine has always been deeply rooted in the tradition of seafood.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Democrats are pressing Veterans Affairs Secretary Doug Collins to permanently abandon a policy that would recalibrate disability ratings based on how effectively a veteran’s condition responds to medication.—
Steven Beynon,
ABC News,
25 Feb. 2026
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Since a dishwasher is often more permanently installed and difficult to move, Stapf recommends calling a professional to remove it properly.—
Nashia Baker,
Martha Stewart,
25 Feb. 2026
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“Eternally.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eternally. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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