1
as in permanently
for all time
we'll be best friends forever
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2
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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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
Manuel Muñoz, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2025
However, that doesn't mean Perseverance's samples will be stuck on the Red Planet forever, NASA Acting Administrator Sean Duffy said during Wednesday's Perseverance press conference.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Chabeli Herrera, miamiherald, 17 Aug. 2017
Forever stamps are always equal to the current First-Class Mail service 1-ounce price.
—Michael McGough, sacbee, 14 July 2017
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Adverb
After 2200 hours, your arms would forever hang limp by your sides.
—Manuel Muñoz, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2025
However, that doesn't mean Perseverance's samples will be stuck on the Red Planet forever, NASA Acting Administrator Sean Duffy said during Wednesday's Perseverance press conference.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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
Forever stamps are always equal to the current First-Class Mail service 1-ounce price.
—Michael McGough, sacbee, 14 July 2017
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for forever
Adverb
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That’s not the place with the cheapest drink specials, permanently sticky counter tops and ketchup on bread being served as pizza slices.—
The Athletic College Football Staff,
New York Times,
11 Sep. 2025
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And the team has survived the loss of forward Patrick Agyemang, permanently transferred to an English team in July, with no real issues.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Presenting that evidence could prove tricky, experts say, as the import tax rate has constantly changed over time.—
Solcyré Burga,
Time,
9 Sep. 2025
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In fact, constantly praising your Gen Z employees can become impractical and downright exhausting.—
Colleen Batchelder,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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The left is always, at all times and places, a violent phenomenon full of hatred.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Sep. 2025
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At the same time, working collectively doesn’t always mean things move quickly.—
Caterina De Biasio,
Vogue,
11 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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As a baby boomer and an amateur genealogist, I am continually frustrated by the lack of interest my grandchildren’s generation seems to have in learning about their family history — particularly mine.—
Jeanne Phillips,
Mercury News,
13 Sep. 2025
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The guardrail to this application is ensuring the rules, framework and sourcing are continually validated, and that assumptions are not allowed to be carried versus validated continually.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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TreVeyon Henderson had rushed for 27 yards, led by a long of 14.—
Oliver Thomas,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Harrell rushed six times for -24 yards (sack totals included), including a long of eight yards.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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His life was secured eternally by His Savior, Jesus Christ.—
Ashley J. DiMella,
FOXNews.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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The two cross blades several times before finally teaming up against the Radiance, which is trapped within a container known as the Black Egg, sealed by the power of three eternally sleeping bugs known as the Dreamers.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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At a time when many people in business seem to be solely focused on themselves and their own success, isolated from others, Enzo Iftiu has consistently believed in teamwork.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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David Long has also played for a bunch of teams and was in Los Angeles when Evero was with the Rams, though, as stated before, his former proteges haven’t necessarily led to consistently strong results in Carolina.—
Mike Kaye
September 10,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The bottle list, however, would make for an eternity of great drinking without ever repeating your order.—
The Bon Appétit Staff,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
12 Sep. 2025
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After what seemed like an eternity to Beau, his owners finally came home with his friend, and the dog instantly greeted the boy at the door.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Forever.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forever. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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