eternity

noun

i-ˈtər-nə-tē How to pronounce eternity (audio)
Definition of eternitynext
1
as in perpetuity
endless time the question whether the universe will end someday or continue to exist in eternity

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2
as in immortality
unending existence after death a firm belief in the eternity of the soul

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3
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 The legal minimum is three years in oak — an eternity by tequila standards. — Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026 Because nine days is an eternity on the NBA schedule. — Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 22 June 2026 Half a year can be an eternity in the NBA. — Josh Robbins, New York Times, 22 June 2026 Ray added Heuermann will have to take his punishment to eternity. — Lisa Rozner, CBS News, 17 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for eternity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eternity
  1. perpetuity
  2. immortality
  3. forever
  4. infinity
  5. long
  6. foreverness
Noun
  • Tying the hands of mayors in perpetuity and shielding them from accountability for the scourge of guns is not how to respond to one mayor’s mistakes.
    — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 25 June 2026
  • What is grief, after all, if not a reaction to the overwhelming perpetuity of mortality?
    — Amanda Petrusich, New Yorker, 22 June 2026
Definition of perpetuity
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  • But if Bellingham leads the Three Lions to immortality, knocking off the reigning champ in the process, Icons certainly won’t be complaining.
    — Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 15 July 2026
  • Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham pursue immortality, while Lionel Messi keeps battling Father Time.
    — Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 15 July 2026
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  • There is a certain ease and flow to the conversation with your forevers.
    — Barbara Ellis, Denver Post, 17 May 2026
  • 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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  • Perched above the golf course, the sleek hotel features a 15,000-square-foot spa, an infinity-edge pool with cabanas, and pickleball courts, plus an assortment of restaurants on property.
    — Scott Kramer, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
  • But not clock hours or the calendar year, the usual metrics of reunions; instead, Parts & Labor look into infinity.
    — Reed Jackson, SPIN, 10 July 2026
Definition of infinity
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  • The star power continued at City Hall, where Spike Lee, Patrick Ewing and Carmelo Anthony were among those who went from float ride-a-longs to seats at the ceremony.
    — Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 18 June 2026
  • This year’s 10-day-long edition brought together an international slate of independent films across narrative, documentary, animation, experimental and short-form categories.
    — Matt Minton, Variety, 9 June 2026
Definition of long
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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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“Eternity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eternity. Accessed 20 Jul. 2026.

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