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
This led to fervent talk about our perpetual lack of funds, the ravages of late capitalism, and how to assuage said ravages.
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Sam Lipsyte, New Yorker, 19 Oct. 2025
This perpetual sense of crisis has led more people to lean into the supernatural, Zarka said.
—Jose R. Gonzalez, AZCentral.com, 15 Oct. 2025
Into the fray swings their neighbor and perpetual mediator, Sha — but the young girl, a confidante to them both, can only hold the fraternal chaos at bay for so long.
—Ben Croll, Variety, 11 Oct. 2025
Monk, a perpetual Sixth Man of the Year candidate, is a better shooter and athlete than Westbrook, although Westbrook may be the superior passer and rebounder for his size.
—Alex Kirschenbaum, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
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Sam Lipsyte, New Yorker, 19 Oct. 2025
This perpetual sense of crisis has led more people to lean into the supernatural, Zarka said.
—Jose R. Gonzalez, AZCentral.com, 15 Oct. 2025
Into the fray swings their neighbor and perpetual mediator, Sha — but the young girl, a confidante to them both, can only hold the fraternal chaos at bay for so long.
—Ben Croll, Variety, 11 Oct. 2025
Monk, a perpetual Sixth Man of the Year candidate, is a better shooter and athlete than Westbrook, although Westbrook may be the superior passer and rebounder for his size.
—Alex Kirschenbaum, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for perpetual
Adjective
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The swappable battery system provides over eight hours of operation per pack, allowing continuous use.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Oct. 2025
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That’s where continuous glucose monitors come in.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Oct. 2025
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There is growing optimism that the global oil glut—exacerbated by ongoing OPEC production hikes—will peak in the first half of 2026, allowing for the industry to rebound in the back half of next year, CEOs said.—
Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
23 Oct. 2025
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The ongoing government shutdown is the latest wrinkle, presenting risks to both the actual economy and investors’ ability to understand what’s going on due to the lack of economic data collection.—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
22 Oct. 2025
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The story captures the dilemma between the ephemeral and the eternal inherent in any attempt to pin down the soul.—
David Wingrave,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Oct. 2025
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As many of Husain’s contemporaries moved overseas (including Souza and Raza, who relocated to the UK and France, respectively), the painter remained in India, his eternal muse.—
Oscar Holland,
CNN Money,
24 Oct. 2025
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Whatever the trigger was, to prevent recurrence of the calamity, degassing facilities were installed at Lakes Monoun and Nyos to remove the continual buildup of carbon dioxide gas.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 Oct. 2025
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Evolution is a process of continual experimentation.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
22 Oct. 2025
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Art Deco, an emblem of the Roaring 1920s, remains one of the most enduring and revolutionary design movements of all time.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
20 Oct. 2025
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In 1929, on the eve of the first game held in the stadium, workers planted the hedges overnight, giving birth to one of college football’s most enduring visual trademarks.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
18 Oct. 2025
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This allows kids to create several seating configurations along with endless imaginative play scenarios.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
23 Oct. 2025
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Bell, who has been married to actor and podcast host Dax Shepard since 2013, thinks the potential storylines for Season 3 are endless.—
Erin Jensen,
USA Today,
23 Oct. 2025
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The initiative builds on Walmart’s continued strategy of securing partnerships with collectible marketplaces; the company previously entered a similar agreement with StockX in 2024, so this partnership will further strengthen its status in the premium sneaker and collectibles space.—
Amanda Greenwood,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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Earlier this month, Disney inked a renewal with Comcast for continued carriage of the Mouse House’s networks.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
23 Oct. 2025
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Hilty originated the part of the glamorous, immortal Madeline in both the show’s 2024 Chicago premiere and its Broadway run, earning her second Tony nomination, this time for Best Leading Actress in a Musical.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
20 Oct. 2025
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Don’t expect a by-the-letter adaptation of Mary Shelley’s immortal story, however.—
Lindsey Bahr,
Boston Herald,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Perpetual.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perpetual. Accessed 27 Oct. 2025.
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