1
as in continuous
going on and on without any interruptions
the perpetual rise and fall of the sea
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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
Toy Story 5 wishes to keep children in a state of dependency on their toys, just as the franchise itself seeks to keep its aging viewership in a state of perpetual nostalgia.
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Peter Tonguette,
The Washington Examiner,
27 June 2026
Now, Vegas is a town posited on perpetual evolution — in a good way.
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Tribune News Service,
Baltimore Sun,
26 June 2026
Our societal climate fosters deliberate dehumanization and stereotyping of Muslims and Arabs, keeping us as perpetual outsiders.
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Tazheen Nizam,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 June 2026
Like Capricorn, Sarabi carries herself with an innate sense of authority, emotional control and a perpetual sense of duty.
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Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
24 June 2026
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Peter Tonguette,
The Washington Examiner,
27 June 2026
Now, Vegas is a town posited on perpetual evolution — in a good way.
—
Tribune News Service,
Baltimore Sun,
26 June 2026
Our societal climate fosters deliberate dehumanization and stereotyping of Muslims and Arabs, keeping us as perpetual outsiders.
—
Tazheen Nizam,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 June 2026
Like Capricorn, Sarabi carries herself with an innate sense of authority, emotional control and a perpetual sense of duty.
—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
24 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for perpetual
Recent Examples of Synonyms for perpetual
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The actress kept the color nearly continuous with High Sport’s Isla dress in pale blue seersucker.
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Operators assign a destination, and the onboard software plans routes, interprets terrain, and controls the vehicle without continuous human input.
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Amid the ongoing domestic assault investigation, Mortensen filed for a protective order against Paul on March 19, according to court documents obtained by PEOPLE.
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The talks come after the Qatari prime minister met with US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner on Tuesday to discuss ongoing US-Iran talks and regional developments.
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During the years living under the Islamic Republic’s repressive rule, music—which was at the forefront of my family’s life—was what kept my spirit lifted, my hope eternal, and my faith alive.
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But there’s a necessary balancing act between eyeing the future and embracing the past, which makes said future possible — and that’s where a place like this comes in, as a counterweight to the eternal pursuit of what’s next.
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In sharpening its strategy geared toward continual growth in women’s sports, the Big Ten will consider every idea that comes its way.
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The Reflecting Pool will need continual monitoring of water chemistry along with improved filtration, and perhaps treatments such as algaecides or the nano-bubbler, said Glibert.
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The most enduring companies will resist it, using these capabilities to deepen trust and strengthen the relationships on which lasting economic value depends.
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Anchor your thinking to a structural shift or enduring problem.
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Asteroids are notoriously difficult to spot from Earth against the endless darkness of space.
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In the early Seventies, demand for gauzy evocations of the past was nearly endless.
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The Marlins ultimately decided to move on following a demotion to Triple-A and continued offensive regression that never stabilized.
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Alvidrez said the additional revenue would help close a funding gap for transportation improvements as Denver experiences increased traffic fatalities, mobility challenges and continued growth.
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Lobo As the cigar-smoking, alien, bounty hunter who teams up with Supergirl, Lobo possesses immense strength and is essentially immortal, having lived for hundreds of years.
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The closest the visually drab movie comes to excitement is the introduction of an amusing if underused Jason Momoa as Lobo, an immortal bounty hunter who looks like a heavy-metal god (or maybe a lost member of Kiss), chomping on a fat cigar and roaring around on his flying motorcycle.
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“Perpetual.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perpetual. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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