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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
Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 17 Feb. 2026
With both films, art transforms grief into something everlasting.
—Lisa Rosen, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
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 entire episode reeks of everlasting ineptitude.
—Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 17 Feb. 2026
With both films, art transforms grief into something everlasting.
—Lisa Rosen, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
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
See All Example Sentences for everlasting
Recent Examples of Synonyms for everlasting
Adjective
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But while some like Nazanin feel a despondency heading into the new year, for others, hope springs eternal.—
Leila Gharagozlou,
CNN Money,
20 Mar. 2026
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As the Atlanta Braves make their final preparations in spring training in North Port, Florida, for the regular season, hope springs eternal about the possibilities under new manager Walt Weiss.—
AJC Sports,
AJC.com,
20 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Set in a divided world where immortal, magic-wielding beings rule Starside and struggling mortals survive Stormside, this story follow Aris, an orphaned blacksmith's apprentice, driven by revenge against the gods who destroyed her family.—
Jessica Moore,
USA Today,
18 Mar. 2026
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Starring Bosco Wong and Karena Ng, the story revisits the supernatural world of vampire hunters and immortal beings living among humans, blending romance, action and exorcism mythology.—
Faye Bradley,
Variety,
18 Mar. 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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While there’s been endless speculation in the tennis world about his potential rise to challenge Sinner and Alcaraz, Fonseca simply believes in himself.—
Nick Remsen,
Vogue,
20 Mar. 2026
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Multiple locations Lavaca Street Bar The TVs are endless, the tap wall stacked and the various food options at all three locations, from killer smashburgers to fresh seafood, serve some of the best bar food in town.—
Matthew Odam,
Austin American Statesman,
19 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Indeed, the crown prince has demonstrated an enduring interest in developing a Saudi nuclear fuel cycle.—
Amy McAuliffe,
The Conversation,
17 Mar. 2026
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The band formed in Los Angeles in 1983 and became one of the most enduring acts in punk rock, releasing over a dozen studio albums independently through Fat Mike’s Fat Wreck Chords label.—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
16 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Red Bandana troubadour, braids like twin ropes lassoing eternity?—
Alex Suskind,
Pitchfork,
18 Mar. 2026
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See it now, and laugh for eternity.—
Jennifer McRae,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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French senior officials, speaking anonymously on the ongoing talks, said the Netherlands, Italy and Greece had shown interest and that Spain might be involved in some way.—
SAM McNEIL,
Arkansas Online,
17 Mar. 2026
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Those include access to the wellness center, ongoing health coaching and use of high-tech body scans.—
Cindy Krischer Goodman,
Sun Sentinel,
16 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Here, books that can seem overwhelming—books of dreams, infinity, mysteries—turn out to be intensely accessible, offering so many different ways to read them and think with them.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 Mar. 2026
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Imagine soaking up the gentle sea breezes with the hotel’s stunning 205-ft infinity-edge pool and lush tropical landscaping as your backdrop.—
Lauren Schuster,
Kansas City Star,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Everlasting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/everlasting. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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