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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In Ghana, there also remains frustration at the old FIFA rules which dictated that once a player had represented a country at youth level, he was bound to it forever.—
Simon Hughes,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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In May 2025, Emilie's life was forever changed when her 3-year-old son Trigg was found unconscious in a backyard pool in Arizona.—
Jordana Comiter,
PEOPLE,
17 June 2026
Adverb
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The contrast between bright snowfields and deep shadows has always pushed displays to their limits, but on the G6, viewers can finally see the deep, rich blacks that the filmmakers originally intended.—
Nam Sunwoo,
Variety,
19 June 2026
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Not that Oswalt always has time to sprawl out with a novel.—
Rachel Brodsky,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
Adverb
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Tandoori Pizza, an Indian fusion pizzeria in Sacramento’s Downtown Commons, has permanently closed, according to its Google page.—
Emma Hall,
Sacbee.com,
17 June 2026
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This systemic imbalance has forced a massive realignment of the physical retail footprint, permanently redrawing real estate demand away from traditional venues and toward elite experiential properties or rapidly expanding discount chains.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
17 June 2026
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“Eternally.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eternally. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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