FOREVER Synonyms: 88 Similar and Opposite Words

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adverb

fə-ˈre-vər

Definition of forever

as in permanently

for all time we'll be best friends forever

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Relevance

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as in constantly

on every relevant occasion he is forever reminding me to wear my hat and gloves in cold weather

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forever

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noun

as in months

a long or seemingly long period of time it took forever to fill out all the forms

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Recent Examples of forever

Adverb

As much as some wish to deny it, sports and politics have been entwined forever — from Nero to now, at least. — Vahe Gregorian july 7, Kansas City Star, 7 July 2026 Should England go on to win their quarterfinal or entire tournament, their run will be tainted by this scandal, forever laden with an asterisk over this unacceptable atrocity. — Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 7 July 2026

Noun

Printed with thermochromic ink, the stamp reveals a second image of the moon when a finger is pressed to it, and a sheet of 16 Forever stamps features a map of the eclipse path. — Meg Jones, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 18 Aug. 2017 Forever is gonna start aboard Royal Caribbean International’s Oasis of the Seas Monday with a concert of lunar proportions. — Chabeli Herrera, miamiherald, 17 Aug. 2017 See All Example Sentences for forever

Recent Examples of Synonyms for forever

Adverb

The starter economy, however broken, is not permanently sealed.

— Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 6 July 2026
The Cubs are honoring his unwavering dedication by permanently affixing his name to his Section 18 seats.

— Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026

Definition of permanently

Adverb

Growth also generates the revenue that allows government to invest in public safety, schools and infrastructure without constantly returning to the same well of higher taxes and fewer resources.

— Jack Lavin, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2026
Cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, until the pudding begins to bubble and thicken, about 5 to 7 minutes.

— ABC News, ABC News, 9 July 2026

Definition of constantly

Noun

The star power continued at City Hall, where Spike Lee, Patrick Ewing and Carmelo Anthony were among those who went from float ride-a-longs to seats at the ceremony.

— Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 18 June 2026
This year’s 10-day-long edition brought together an international slate of independent films across narrative, documentary, animation, experimental and short-form categories.

— Matt Minton, Variety, 9 June 2026

Definition of long

Adverb

The level of soccer wasn’t always high, but the elevation and drama were — two goals 98 seconds apart, two PKs, one red card, endless stoppage time, two nations holding their breaths.

— Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 July 2026
Coleman cites Collins, Platner’s opponent, as the resilient Republican who doesn’t always toe the party line, keeping her constituency more in mind in her decision-making.

— Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 9 July 2026

Definition of always

Adverb

The weapon of choice to keep the screwworm at bay is a plant in Pacora, Panama, that has been continually churning out sterile flies, which mate with wild female flies to halt reproduction.

— Bloomberg, Mercury News, 7 July 2026
Team Priorities In today’s environment, priorities must be continually assessed and reset.

— Tony Gambill, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026

Definition of continually

Noun

Rainier proposed to Kelly at her parents’ home in Philadelphia in 1955 with a simple ruby-and-diamond (the colors of the Monaco flag) Cartier eternity band.

— Hadley Hall Meares, Vanity Fair, 6 July 2026
Rakholia also noted that the princess appeared to be wearing an Annoushka eternity band given to her by husband Prince William at the time of their first child Prince George’s birth in 2013.

— Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 29 June 2026

Definition of eternity

Adverb

To me, being a refugee meant being eternally lonely.

— Ashoka, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026
Thanks to its colorful cast of characters, which ranged from the Sprouse twins to the eternally helpful bellhop Esteban (Adrian R'Mante), the original adventures of Zack and Cody put a new and memorable spin on the classic Eloise fantasy of living in a hotel.

— Christian Holub, Entertainment Weekly, 21 June 2026

Definition of eternally

Adverb

As at-home healthcare continues to grow, ensuring sharps are consistently and properly disposed of will only become more important.

— Irina Butler, Boston Herald, 10 July 2026
Research consistently shows that as a profession becomes associated with women, its pay and status tend to decline, and marketing is no exception.

— Miranda Shanahan, Time, 10 July 2026

Definition of consistently

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