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
Or would it be better served by prioritising the format's versatility and perpetual capacity for reinvention?
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Richard Edwards, Space.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Silicon Valley still likes to think of itself as a place in the throes of perpetual revolution.
—Binyamin Appelbaum, Mercury News, 5 Sep. 2025
This fight will likely spill into the 2028 election cycle and beyond — in other words, perpetual political trench warfare.
—David Mark, The Washington Examiner, 5 Sep. 2025
His perpetual ease — spontaneous and never contrived — has always held a deep fascination for me and for my creativity.
—Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2025
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Richard Edwards, Space.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Silicon Valley still likes to think of itself as a place in the throes of perpetual revolution.
—Binyamin Appelbaum, Mercury News, 5 Sep. 2025
This fight will likely spill into the 2028 election cycle and beyond — in other words, perpetual political trench warfare.
—David Mark, The Washington Examiner, 5 Sep. 2025
His perpetual ease — spontaneous and never contrived — has always held a deep fascination for me and for my creativity.
—Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for perpetual
Adjective
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By transforming consumer devices into medical monitoring tools, gaps could be bridged in health care by providing continuous oversight.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Sep. 2025
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In his remarks, Yang praised Gold House, a non-profit organization working to promote and invest in AAPI creators, companies and storytellers, for their continuous efforts.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
12 Sep. 2025
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Authorities are combing through video from the scene, including this video which appears to show a person on the roof immediately following the shooting, according to sources familiar with the ongoing investigation.—
Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
11 Sep. 2025
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D4vd is currently on tour, making a stop in Milwaukee this weekend before the body discovery unfolded, and planned to continue his shows despite the ongoing investigation.—
Armon Sadler,
VIBE.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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The eternal rivals entered their last series of the regular season in possession of the American League’s first (Yankees) and second (Red Sox) Wild Cards.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
13 Sep. 2025
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Hey, in the fall, hope springs eternal, right?—
Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
13 Sep. 2025
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There is a continual civil war being waged against conservative voters and leaders.—
Ashley J. DiMella,
FOXNews.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Performance measures for this provision include soliciting continual feedback on the value of chamber programs through an annual survey of chamber members, with the results provided to all chamber stakeholders and city officials.—
Jim Drummond,
Oc Register,
11 Sep. 2025
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Wealth Is Built Without Greed The most enduring wealth isn’t built by gaming the system but through discipline, restraint and integrity.—
Yasir Hashmi,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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The California native went on to become one of the most enduring figures of the New Hollywood period, with leading roles in classic movies like All the President’s Men, Three Days of the Condor, The Sting, The Great Gatsby and Sydney Pollack’s Out of Africa.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
16 Sep. 2025
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Whether that means living tiny on a beautiful plot of land or looking to add more livable square footage to your backyard, this open tiny home with lots of charm has endless possibilities at only 209 square feet.—
Gabriela Izquierdo,
Southern Living,
12 Sep. 2025
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Now that Silksong has been available for about a week, though, that discussion has turned decisively toward seemingly endless takes on the game's relative difficulty (or lack thereof).—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Noteworthy The American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) released the results of its 2025 National Management of an Accounting Practice Survey showing that firms across the country are reporting strong revenue growth and continued increases in staff compensation at all levels.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Amid continued excitement over the engagement of Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce and pop superstar Taylor Swift, a local farm is keeping love and football at the forefront of fall fun.—
Tammy Ljungblad,
Kansas City Star,
12 Sep. 2025
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And that’s just 3% short of #1, the immortal Carrie.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Cavill's film is a new version of the 1986 action-fantasy about an immortal Scottish swordsman's battle against another immortal warrior that starred Christopher Lambert and Sean Connery.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Perpetual.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perpetual. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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