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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
Jacquelyn Smith, Parents, 27 Nov. 2025
Belichick has left an everlasting mark on the NFL as the architect of one of the most iconic dynasties in league history.
—Cole Sullivan, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Nov. 2025
Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 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
The gorgeous colors and intricate details offer a beautiful, everlasting floral arrangement perfect for display or gifting.
—Jacquelyn Smith, Parents, 27 Nov. 2025
Belichick has left an everlasting mark on the NFL as the architect of one of the most iconic dynasties in league history.
—Cole Sullivan, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Nov. 2025
Noun
Because, not so far to the south, Miami was about to change, too, in a way profound, and everlasting.
—Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 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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Hope springs eternal — or at least annually prior to the trade deadline — and hope is totally free.—
Greg Cote
January 30,
Miami Herald,
30 Jan. 2026
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In the middle of winter dreaming about eternal sunshine?—
Kathleen Peddicord,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Those cells, called HeLa cells, became the first immortal human cell line and have been used ever since in countless scientific breakthroughs, including vaccine development and cancer research.—
Akilah Weber Pierson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Jan. 2026
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Hounsou will play another immortal warrior, and Abela a love interest for Cavill.—
Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 Jan. 2026
Noun
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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
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Helen Paves’ story now powers that legacy into perpetuity.—
Andrew McGowan,
Variety,
1 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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Neon-green digital readouts, dripping blood, three-ring binders full of technical instructions, and endless close-ups of the navigation system ground the movie in tactile realism but rarely ignite imagination.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
29 Jan. 2026
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Pepsi has for decades taken pokes at rival Coke in an endless array of commercials, but this time, the youth-skewing cola company really means business.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
29 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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As the all-ages fans flooding the aisles of David Byrne's 2025 Radio City Music Hall show made clear, Talking Heads have one of the most enduring catalogs in modern American rock music.—
Pitchfork,
Pitchfork,
23 Jan. 2026
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As global leaders debate women’s participation in the economy at Davos, Roisin is focused on something more enduring — making sure women are equipped not just to participate, but to shape what comes next.—
Karin Eldor,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
Noun
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But that was 16 years ago, an eternity in media time.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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But that couldn't have been the case for an eternity, and science has proven it.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
29 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Well, within the past year, professionals who have sought to advance their careers through ongoing training and development are turning to a non-technical AI skill, one that fundamentally shapes the future of work even outside of IT, as far as AI is concerned.—
Rachel Wells,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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The killing comes amid ongoing demonstrations across Iran, as anger continues to simmer over political repression, economic hardship and human rights abuses.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
27 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Spaces include several arrival lobby lounges; an infinity-edge pool over looking the Miami River; a restaurant with bar, lounge, and dining terrace; a private dining room; a library lounge with an outdoor terrace; creative lounges and private suites; a screening room and a billiards room.—
Emma Kershaw,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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But the top of the mountain, the last infinity stone of Ferrari collecting is the 250 GTO.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
23 Jan. 2026
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“Everlasting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/everlasting. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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