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as in perpetuity
endless time
the question whether the universe will end someday or continue to exist in eternity
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as in immortality
unending existence after death
a firm belief in the eternity of the soul
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as in forever
a long or seemingly long period of time
we waited in line for tickets for an eternity
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Recent Examples of eternity
God willing, in peace for all eternity.
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Alexandra Hutzler, ABC News, 13 Oct. 2025
Her first movie as director, 1987’s Heaven, is a quasi-experimental work made up of old movie clips, newsreel and documentary snippets, and ruminations on eternity by a couple dozen interviewees, including her mother Dorothy and her sister Dorrie.
—Matt Zoller Seitz, Vulture, 12 Oct. 2025
In the digital media world, four years is an eternity, and Kelly’s audience has skyrocketed since then, not only adding listeners (and viewers) on SiriusXM’s platforms, but on YouTube and other platforms, as the demand for video podcasts has grown.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 9 Oct. 2025
Crucial federal races are 13 months away, an eternity in politics.
—Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 2 Oct. 2025
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Alexandra Hutzler, ABC News, 13 Oct. 2025
Her first movie as director, 1987’s Heaven, is a quasi-experimental work made up of old movie clips, newsreel and documentary snippets, and ruminations on eternity by a couple dozen interviewees, including her mother Dorothy and her sister Dorrie.
—Matt Zoller Seitz, Vulture, 12 Oct. 2025
In the digital media world, four years is an eternity, and Kelly’s audience has skyrocketed since then, not only adding listeners (and viewers) on SiriusXM’s platforms, but on YouTube and other platforms, as the demand for video podcasts has grown.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 9 Oct. 2025
Crucial federal races are 13 months away, an eternity in politics.
—Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 2 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for eternity
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But that begins with evincing a simple desire to defend the existence and perpetuity of one's culture.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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Fifty years ago, Bob Seger walked onto a stage in downtown Detroit and waged a pair of performances for perpetuity.—
Brian McCollum,
Freep.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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But Interview With the Vampire set a precedent for transformative TV from the Immortal Universe, its narrative and visual audacity subverting adaptation tropes and genre storytelling by challenging viewers’ notions of immortality, sexuality, and destiny.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
25 Oct. 2025
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For the Tigers, that meant players who, in a universe where there were no double plays, or a ball got through the infield, or a few calls went another way, might have been enshrined in October immortality.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
New York Times,
11 Oct. 2025
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One way to mess with an option team’s Plan A is to not only stick them with third-and-forevers, but to put them in an early hole, making them throw out of desperation.—
Sean Keeler,
The Denver Post,
14 Sep. 2019
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Printed with thermochromic ink, the stamp reveals a second image of the moon when a finger is pressed to it, and a sheet of 16 Forever stamps features a map of the eclipse path.—
Meg Jones,
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel,
18 Aug. 2017
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This is the original pool, an infinity-edge spot where, years ago, Bobby would spend hours splashing and then join us at Lotus for lunch.—
Jacqui Gifford,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Oct. 2025
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Fans of 29 other teams wouldn't enjoy the sight of LA adding another stone to its rotation infinity gauntlet, but the Dodgers aren't in the business of letting their competition keep up.—
Jackson Roberts,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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Nowadays, the outdoors with all its foreverness and fresh air is becoming that go-to place to celebrate our upcoming holidays.—
Marni Jameson,
orlandosentinel.com,
20 Nov. 2020
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Lucas allowed five catches on nine targets for 57 yards, including a long of 20 and 29 yards after the catch, and had one pass breakup.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
3 Nov. 2025
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On the surface, Trump longs for grandeur.—
Michelle Goldberg,
Mercury News,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Eternity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eternity. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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