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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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as in endless
lasting forever
the quest for some magic potion that promises eternal youth
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Recent Examples of eternal
Kyle Roderick, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
The technique makes an ephemeral beauty eternal by flattening the daisies, pansies, violets, and wildflowers that color your garden and turning them into enchanting home decor.
—Perri Ormont Blumberg, Architectural Digest, 27 May 2025
John Wilkens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Apr. 2022
More significantly, if life eternal is to know the only true God, as John 17:3 states, is their salvation at stake?
—The Salt Lake Tribune, 26 Mar. 2022
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Adjective
Featuring continuous, interlocking lines, the popular motif symbolizes infinity, the eternal nature of life, unity and bonds of loyalty.
—Kyle Roderick, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
The technique makes an ephemeral beauty eternal by flattening the daisies, pansies, violets, and wildflowers that color your garden and turning them into enchanting home decor.
—Perri Ormont Blumberg, Architectural Digest, 27 May 2025
Noun
But hope springs eternal, maybe more so in baseball than anywhere else.
—John Wilkens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Apr. 2022
More significantly, if life eternal is to know the only true God, as John 17:3 states, is their salvation at stake?
—The Salt Lake Tribune, 26 Mar. 2022
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Diaz is accompanied by an immortal knight, a resourceful swashbuckler, an elderly vampire, a horny werewolf and an elf who can turn invisible (using a power that reminded me of Doli from The Prydain Chronicles).—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2025
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Sacchi had been hired to implement his countercultural style to Italy — the high-pressing, on-the-front-foot, winning-isn’t-enough-on-its-own mentality of his era-defining and immortal Milan side.—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
15 May 2025
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Ovation Sparkling Wine – a full-bodied and rich sparkler with fresh notes of green apple on the nose followed by complex toasty notes, white peach, lemon meringue, a hint of salty stone, and endless streaming bubbles.—
Forbes.com,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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The track arrives with a music video, directed by Brown, that finds Water From Your Eyes trapped in an endless loop of television as both participants in and insatiable viewers of a barrage of shows and commercials.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
4 June 2025
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Once again, Brian and The Beach Boys had created one of the era’s most enduring and loved pieces of music.—
Erik Pedersen,
Deadline,
11 June 2025
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Naturally, the Australian will also have an enduring emotional connection with a fanbase starved for silverware and a group of players new to winning trophies.—
Elias Burke,
New York Times,
10 June 2025
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His paintings have been exhibited in solo and group shows and permanent collections throughout California, including the National Steinbeck Museum in Salinas, William D. Cannon Art Gallery in Carlsbad, Oceanside Museum of Art, Borrego Art Institute, and the Gotthelf Art Gallery in La Jolla.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 June 2025
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Sometimes employers assume that only full-time, permanent workers are employees.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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On Saturday, Stewart canceled his next six performances due to an ongoing battle with the flu.—
Brie Stimson,
FOXNews.com,
9 June 2025
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If splintering the institution is always an option, the result is ongoing anarchy.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
9 June 2025
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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
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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
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Critics who believed Toyota would remain a perpetual EV laggard are about to be proven wrong.—
Mark Phelan,
USA Today,
7 June 2025
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The human body, mind, and spirit were not designed to be under perpetual stress.—
Lynnette Nicholas,
Essence,
6 June 2025
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Join over 80,000 supporters nationwide in standing up for investigative journalism that informs, inspires, and creates lasting impact.—
Jennifer Smith Richards,
ProPublica,
13 June 2025
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Comments How to make a lasting first impression with Kate Hudson: show up flustered and sweaty.—
Jessica Wang,
EW.com,
12 June 2025
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“Eternal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eternal. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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