1
as in continuous
going on and on without any interruptions
the perpetual rise and fall of the sea
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2
as in ongoing
having an existence or validity that does not change or diminish
freedom of religion is a perpetual right that is guaranteed by the nation's constitution
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as in eternal
lasting forever
an immature jerk who seemed to be in a state of perpetual adolescence
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Recent Examples of perpetual
Why is the instinct to presume fans need to be enticed in through flashy lights and promises of perpetual dopamine hits?
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Megan Feringa, New York Times, 13 May 2025
Then Marclay edited this reservoir—more than ten thousand clips logging all (or very nearly all) of the fourteen hundred and forty minutes of the day—into a film that unfolds in perfect synchrony with time itself, projected in a perpetual twenty-four-hour cycle.
—Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 28 Apr. 2025
Despite being led by perpetual Defensive Player of the Year candidate Jaren Jackson Jr., the club's overall effort on that end has looked suspiciously lackluster all year.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Apr. 2025
One video aims to appeal to senior Communist Party officials who live in perpetual fear of being snapped up by Xi’s seemingly endless crackdown on corruption and disloyalty.
—Nectar Gan, CNN Money, 2 May 2025
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Megan Feringa, New York Times, 13 May 2025
Then Marclay edited this reservoir—more than ten thousand clips logging all (or very nearly all) of the fourteen hundred and forty minutes of the day—into a film that unfolds in perfect synchrony with time itself, projected in a perpetual twenty-four-hour cycle.
—Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 28 Apr. 2025
Despite being led by perpetual Defensive Player of the Year candidate Jaren Jackson Jr., the club's overall effort on that end has looked suspiciously lackluster all year.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Apr. 2025
One video aims to appeal to senior Communist Party officials who live in perpetual fear of being snapped up by Xi’s seemingly endless crackdown on corruption and disloyalty.
—Nectar Gan, CNN Money, 2 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for perpetual
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The same passive tracking technology is also being tested in Alzheimer’s, ADHD, and depression, conditions that similarly benefit from continuous, context-aware insight.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
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Companies that adopt Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) and predictive maintenance strategies based on continuous equipment condition monitoring can gain a competitive edge.—
Illia Smoliienko,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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The proposal is part of the agency's response to the ongoing delays and cancellations that have resulted from tech difficulties in the air traffic control tower.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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The broadband labels posted for each company also hint at another difference in ongoing costs.—
Rob Pegoraro,
PC Magazine,
16 May 2025
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Throughout the book’s 26 chapters, Blume examines the question of whether or not first loves are eternal.—
Meagan Jordan,
Rolling Stone,
16 May 2025
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Their true objective is to ensure that the tomb of Vietnam’s first Emperor remains an eternal mystery.—
Liz Shackleton,
Deadline,
15 May 2025
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The worsening energy shortage threatens millions of residents with continual rate hikes and sporadic power outages — not to mention dashing the Northwest’s hopes of drastically reducing its contribution to climate change.—
Tony Schick,
ProPublica,
12 May 2025
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The biggest opponent the Flanagan boys’ track team faced in the Class 4A state track and field meet on Saturday was continual weather delays.—
Gary Curreri,
Sun Sentinel,
12 May 2025
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In relationships, however, there’s an enduring notion that partners should always love each other, no matter what.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2025
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Yet, bouclé fabric, with its looped yarn and textured feel, emerges as an enduring enigma.—
Kristen Flanagan,
Architectural Digest,
12 May 2025
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Traditional news doesn’t hit the same when our personal feeds are designed to present us with an endless flux of novelty and nostalgia.—
M. J. Corey,
New Yorker,
24 May 2025
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Each animal has poseable features, providing endless play and display possibilities.—
Mia Huelsbeck,
People.com,
24 May 2025
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There is no continued threat to the public, according to authorities.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
22 May 2025
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Under continued pressure from the public radio outlet, LAHSA released more complete versions of the demand letters on Wednesday with far fewer redactions.—
Doug Smith,
Los Angeles Times,
22 May 2025
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In 2023, the rapper/singer spoke to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel and talked about the birth of that immortal couplet.—
Angel Diaz,
Billboard,
12 May 2025
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That would be the immortal Jerry Dybzinski, whose base-running gaffe in Game 4 of the 1983 American League Championship Series proved costly in an extra-inning loss to the Baltimore Orioles.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
11 May 2025
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“Perpetual.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perpetual. Accessed 27 May. 2025.
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