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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
Felicity Carter, Forbes.com, 19 June 2025
The viral confrontation between LeBron James and Stephen A. Smith seems to have everlasting effects.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 19 June 2025
Jay Peters, The Verge, 20 Sep. 2023
One of his favorite sections contains sweeps of the grass little bluestem and the perennial sweet everlasting amid scattered plantings of pitch pines.
—Washington Post, 7 July 2021
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Adjective
Our everlasting craftsmanship is what enables pieces to be tailored and redesigned, meaning each piece can act as a living legacy constantly being shaped by the hands it is passed onto.
—Felicity Carter, Forbes.com, 19 June 2025
The viral confrontation between LeBron James and Stephen A. Smith seems to have everlasting effects.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 19 June 2025
Noun
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
One of his favorite sections contains sweeps of the grass little bluestem and the perennial sweet everlasting amid scattered plantings of pitch pines.
—Washington Post, 7 July 2021
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for everlasting
Adjective
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Traversing solemnly sentimental piano, Push and Malice trade icy menace for eternal love in a delicate letter to their dead parents.—
Peter A. Berry,
Variety,
11 July 2025
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In refreshing contrast, David Corenswet's Supes is the eternal optimist; an earnest Kansas farm boy who insists on seeing the best in humanity.—
EW Staff Published,
EW.com,
11 July 2025
Adjective
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Not because of any moral presumptions about the persistent script’s immortal sole, but for economy expedience when constructing distributed autonomous organisations (DAOs).—
David G.W. Birch,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
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Where to watch: Netflix 'The Old Guard 2' Based on the comic-book series, this action sequel reunites Andy (Charlize Theron) with her crew of immortal warriors.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
12 July 2025
Noun
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To achieve this aim, Washington should apply economic and, if necessary, military pressure until Iran comes clean on its weaponization programs and abandons all or almost all uranium enrichment for perpetuity.—
JAMES JEFFREY,
Foreign Affairs,
4 July 2025
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But to sacrifice Negan to The Dama in theoretical perpetuity?—
Charlie Mason,
TVLine,
5 May 2025
Adjective
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This term was popularized by Gen Z to describe the mental fog and cognitive decline linked to endless scrolling.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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Now, Ethan Holliday is next in line for a baseball dynasty forged under the endless skies of Oklahoma.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
New York Times,
10 July 2025
Adjective
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That memory, faint but enduring, was set in the downstairs den of their home.—
Ajdina Halilovic,
Wired News,
6 July 2025
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But those undeniable glimpses didn’t develop into anything more enduring.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
5 July 2025
Noun
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In the context of a daily sport like the 162-game marathon the New York Yankees and 29 other teams put themselves through every year, two weeks ago can feel like an eternity ago.—
Larry Fleisher,
Forbes.com,
6 July 2025
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Yes, rice cookers have existed for an eternity, but Dash's Mini Rice Cooker has now become a staple in my kitchen (it's earned a permanent spot on my countertop).—
Matthew Korfhage,
Wired News,
29 June 2025
Adjective
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And the ongoing chaotic tariff environment continues to exacerbate persistent supply chain instability.—
Jerrold Lundquist,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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See a healthcare provider if puffiness is ongoing, bothersome, or comes with other symptoms.—
Heather Jones,
Verywell Health,
14 July 2025
Noun
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Furthermore, parabolas and hyperbolas are equivalent to ellipses, with the addition of one or two points at infinity, respectively.—
Richard Jensen,
Scientific American,
28 Apr. 2025
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But these new infinities exhibit strange properties.—
Gregory Barber,
Quanta Magazine,
20 June 2025
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“Everlasting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/everlasting. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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