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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
Styled by Jeanann Williams, Watts’ look was accessorized with Jessica McCormack jewelry, including crescent moon diamond and pearl earrings, an oval diamond eternity band and oval diamond custom ring.
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Julia Teti, Footwear News, 1 May 2026
Imagining an eternity of this, Creasy disables his car’s braking system and drives into a concrete pylon.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 30 Apr. 2026
In today’s relentless media cycle, that can feel like an eternity.
—Nicole Russell, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
After what seems like an eternity, the NFL Draft is almost here.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 17 Apr. 2026
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Julia Teti, Footwear News, 1 May 2026
Imagining an eternity of this, Creasy disables his car’s braking system and drives into a concrete pylon.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 30 Apr. 2026
In today’s relentless media cycle, that can feel like an eternity.
—Nicole Russell, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
After what seems like an eternity, the NFL Draft is almost here.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 17 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for eternity
Noun
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Time will tell whether the Giants stick to tradition in perpetuity or become a team to follow the trend down the road.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
24 Apr. 2026
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Other studies have found a correlation between geographic mobility and burial preference, perhaps because burial connects a person to a place in perpetuity.—
Tanya D. Marsh,
The Conversation,
24 Apr. 2026
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Nobody seems interested in unpacking the actual immortality aspect here.—
Ben Rosenstock,
Vulture,
15 Apr. 2026
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The point of it all Another classic story of the search for immortality comes from Greek mythology.—
Madeline Holcombe,
CNN Money,
11 Apr. 2026
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Miami trailed 1-0 fast, in the sixth minute, when the defense left Guilherme Biro unmarked for a downward header off a corner kick, gifting Biro the forever-history of the first goal in the new stadium.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
5 Apr. 2026
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Those tush-pushes can’t beat you if The Winter Soldier’s facing third-and-forevers.—
Joe Nguyen,
Denver Post,
17 Jan. 2026
Noun
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All residents have access to such resort-like perks as an infinity-edge pool, meditation garden, clubhouse with bar, cinema-style screening room and spa/fitness center.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
27 Apr. 2026
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The 82-foot infinity saltwater pool on the ninth floor serves bright, refreshing bites and resort-y drinks in a setting that’s extra atmospheric thanks to Bangkok’s third-tallest tree, a sampong, which emerges from an elliptical opening to shade the breezy lagoon with its shimmery canopy.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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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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Now, decades later, Maple longs to provide a good life for her son.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
10 May 2026
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Despite his physical power and favorable public image, Homelander longs to be taken more seriously by the company and the people.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
5 May 2026
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“Eternity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eternity. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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