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as in eternal
lasting forever
valentines typically express the giver's everlasting love and devotion
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as in immortal
having an existence or validity that does not change or diminish
Shakespeare's plays are still being performed 400 years later because they deal with everlasting truths and universal emotions
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as in perpetuity
endless time
that special bond that has existed between mother and child from everlasting
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as in God
capitalized
the being worshipped as the creator and ruler of the universe
people who believe that the magnificence of the natural world is proof of the existence of the Everlasting
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Recent Examples of everlasting
Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
There’s talk of whiskey, Saturday nights, cowboys, and everlasting love.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 1 Apr. 2026
Rachael Knight, Christian Science Monitor, 11 Mar. 2025
Here’s Meta’s explanation for the changes from a Wednesday blog post:
Our intention was to create a refreshed design of the Facebook logo that was bolder, electric and everlasting.
—Jay Peters, The Verge, 20 Sep. 2023
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Adjective
Her unwavering grace and dignity remained true throughout her life and now her everlasting legacy.
—Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
There’s talk of whiskey, Saturday nights, cowboys, and everlasting love.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 1 Apr. 2026
Noun
Trusting in God’s everlasting care for us opens our eyes to more of God’s protection and supply.
—Rachael Knight, Christian Science Monitor, 11 Mar. 2025
Here’s Meta’s explanation for the changes from a Wednesday blog post:
Our intention was to create a refreshed design of the Facebook logo that was bolder, electric and everlasting.
—Jay Peters, The Verge, 20 Sep. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for everlasting
Adjective
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Darling of the Silverwood Chinese witch kids, young business prodigy turned multimillionaire Vogue Man cover material, and eternal thorn in my side.—
Shyla Watson,
PEOPLE,
5 June 2026
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The eternal debate about facing Maradona’s Argentina was whether opposition managers should elect to man-mark him.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
3 June 2026
Adjective
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Dozens of harrowing twists later, Daniel was turned into a vampire by Louis’ terrifyingly powerful, 500-year-old lover, Armand (Assad Zaman), and published Louis’ confessions to the ridicule of the human media and the outrage of the understandably press-shy immortal community.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
2 June 2026
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Both gigs were lost for the usual reason, but a dream hire as the immortal Hank Williams’ business manager came next.—
Jonathan Rowe,
SPIN,
1 June 2026
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
Adjective
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Looking out at an endless expanse of ocean blue while the foaming tide rolls in is enough to put anyone in a vacation state of mind.—
Jessica Puckett,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 June 2026
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While prospects complete jump-shot circuits and execute standing vertical leaps on the hardwood floor of the arena, a jumbotron above them displays a carrousel of percentages and decimals, a seemingly endless scroll documenting the quality of their performance.—
Brady Brickner-Wood,
New Yorker,
4 June 2026
Adjective
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Among the big three of the Beats, Ginsberg remains the most enduring.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
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The word patient comes from the Latin patiens — an adjective meaning enduring, suffering.—
Iyesatta Massaquoi Emeli,
STAT,
2 June 2026
Noun
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The vampires take Louis to their crypt, lock him in a coffin, and cover him with rocks to starve for the rest of eternity.—
Tiffany Kelly,
Entertainment Weekly,
3 June 2026
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Weissert dominated in the World Baseball Classic for Team Italy in March, which feels like an eternity ago.—
Jen McCaffrey,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
Adjective
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That alternate channel has become even more important after Iran vowed Monday to completely close the strait in response to ongoing Israeli attacks in Lebanon.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
1 June 2026
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Uncertainty, constant disruption, greater pressure for results from boards and investors and ongoing public scrutiny have made the CEO role more demanding and contributed to shorter CEO tenures.—
Susana Sierra,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
Noun
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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
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“Everlasting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/everlasting. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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