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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
The guilty will be punished in proportion to their offences by the Aunts here on earth and then go on to burn in hell for the rest of eternity, God willing.
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Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 20 May 2026
If a film is good, the standing ovation can go on for what feels like an eternity.
—Rebecca Ford, Vanity Fair, 19 May 2026
Just as Mari and Marie-Lou’s actual time together is short but opens up new inner eternities for both, so is there some kind of temporal voodoo at work on the viewer.
—Jessica Kiang, Variety, 15 May 2026
Gretchen realized that Blue Antiquity was Oscar’s capstone novel, a summation of what my husband believed about life, love, death, and eternity.
—Literary Hub, 12 May 2026
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Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 20 May 2026
If a film is good, the standing ovation can go on for what feels like an eternity.
—Rebecca Ford, Vanity Fair, 19 May 2026
Just as Mari and Marie-Lou’s actual time together is short but opens up new inner eternities for both, so is there some kind of temporal voodoo at work on the viewer.
—Jessica Kiang, Variety, 15 May 2026
Gretchen realized that Blue Antiquity was Oscar’s capstone novel, a summation of what my husband believed about life, love, death, and eternity.
—Literary Hub, 12 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for eternity
Noun
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These shares are structured to benefit employees in perpetuity.—
Evan Edwards,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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Or that the dryer will fluff in perpetuity.—
Inga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 May 2026
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The HeLa cells, named after the patient, were the first instance of cell immortality ever discovered in humans.—
Jacek Krywko,
ArsTechnica,
29 May 2026
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The moral choices surrounding Mother and her tree illustrate the true nature of the characters, with Blaine choosing immortality, Wally seeking to help humanity and Sam choosing to respect Mother’s wishes.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes.com,
28 May 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
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Oh, and don’t skip the decadent outdoor pool, complete with a dramatic infinity edge.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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The grounds are equally impressive, with an infinity-edge pool, spa, and tiered waterfalls.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
2 June 2026
Noun
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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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Etna, a battle-scarred but kindhearted shepherd mix who was plucked from his home on the eve of an unspecified conflict in an unnamed country, has grown weary of war’s brutalities and longs to return to the coastal farm of his puppyhood.—
Emily Temple,
Literary Hub,
26 May 2026
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Lürssen’s other recent launch was just a little longer (383-foot-long) than NAUSICAÄ with a completely different design aesthetic—the strikingly traditional styled Boardwalk.—
Bill Springer,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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“Eternity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eternity. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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