1
as in perpetuity
endless time
the question whether the universe will end someday or continue to exist in eternity
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in immortality
unending existence after death
a firm belief in the eternity of the soul
Synonyms & Similar Words
3
as in forever
a long or seemingly long period of time
we waited in line for tickets for an eternity
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of eternity
Ten minutes when playing against Antetokounmpo can feel like an eternity, and sure enough, the fourth quarter eventually turned into a showdown between Milwaukee and the clock.
—
Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 24 Jan. 2026
Prince Rainier presented Kelly with an eternity band-style ring made up of alternating rubies and diamonds, a nod to the colors of Monaco’s flag.
—Rachel Garrahan, Vogue, 22 Jan. 2026
And that physically showed me that in an embodied way what eternity is like.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 21 Jan. 2026
Jeff Probst reminds Mike White of Sisyphus, the mythological king cursed to spend eternity trying, and failing, to push an enormous boulder up a steep slope.
—David Canfield, Vanity Fair, 20 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for eternity
Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 24 Jan. 2026
Prince Rainier presented Kelly with an eternity band-style ring made up of alternating rubies and diamonds, a nod to the colors of Monaco’s flag.
—Rachel Garrahan, Vogue, 22 Jan. 2026
And that physically showed me that in an embodied way what eternity is like.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 21 Jan. 2026
Jeff Probst reminds Mike White of Sisyphus, the mythological king cursed to spend eternity trying, and failing, to push an enormous boulder up a steep slope.
—David Canfield, Vanity Fair, 20 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for eternity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eternity
Noun
-
The deal, which began in 2014, was set to expire in 2032, but will instead continue into perpetuity.—
David Matthews,
New York Daily News,
21 Jan. 2026
-
Helen Paves’ story now powers that legacy into perpetuity.—
Andrew McGowan,
Variety,
1 Dec. 2025
Noun
-
Kraft is also a finalist for the Hall of Fame as a contributor, and he’s considered a strong candidate to enter immortality in Canton.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
28 Jan. 2026
-
Indeed, the film’s characters so beatifically embrace the idea that, by the 25th century, civilization has invented and retired the tech required for near immortality, leaving long-haul pilots like Coakley the only people who still feel compelled to use it.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
28 Jan. 2026
Noun
-
Those tush-pushes can’t beat you if The Winter Soldier’s facing third-and-forevers.—
Joe Nguyen,
Denver Post,
17 Jan. 2026
-
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
Noun
-
There are walking trails, a spa, water activities such as boating and windsurfing, rum tasting, and three infinity-edge pools.—
Ronny Maye,
Essence,
1 Feb. 2026
-
The infinity-edge pool area is still lively (though tame compared to many other pool scenes), with vacationing couples in their 30s, 40s, and 50s sipping day drinks or small groups of friends here for a chill getaway.—
Lizbeth Scordo,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Jan. 2026
Noun
-
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
Noun
-
James both longs for a family reckoning and does everything in his power to avoid one.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Jan. 2026
-
The 2017 44-foot-long Tiara yacht had been docked in Newport Beach.—
Sean Emery,
Oc Register,
28 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Eternity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eternity. Accessed 6 Feb. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
