1
as in forever
for all time
a group of jaded teenagers with their perpetually bored expressions
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as in constantly
on every relevant occasion
the perpetually smiling host of the morning talk show
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Recent Examples of perpetually
New Delhi does not want a world in which Washington is perpetually the sole superpower.
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Ashley J. Tellis, Foreign Affairs, 17 June 2025
This leads them to strive to inspire others, creating a virtuous cycle that perpetually increases engagement, a sense of purpose, and more.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 3 June 2025
Tristen, a man perpetually on a mission, tees up a menu that takes aspects of another culture’s cuisine (this time Italian), blends it into his own (i.e., Afro-Caribbean), and creates something entirely new.
—Caroline Framke, Vulture, 13 June 2025
Long stretches of the documentary feature McBride, Joynt and usually McBride’s perpetually anxious campaign manager driving in cars.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 9 June 2025
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Ashley J. Tellis, Foreign Affairs, 17 June 2025
This leads them to strive to inspire others, creating a virtuous cycle that perpetually increases engagement, a sense of purpose, and more.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 3 June 2025
Tristen, a man perpetually on a mission, tees up a menu that takes aspects of another culture’s cuisine (this time Italian), blends it into his own (i.e., Afro-Caribbean), and creates something entirely new.
—Caroline Framke, Vulture, 13 June 2025
Long stretches of the documentary feature McBride, Joynt and usually McBride’s perpetually anxious campaign manager driving in cars.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 9 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for perpetually
Adverb
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The feeling immediately evokes the ease of summers of our youth when the days seemed to stretch out forever.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
29 June 2025
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This was a devastating tragedy that forever changed our national psyche.—
Dr. Richard Fichman,
Hartford Courant,
29 June 2025
Adverb
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The incident's central command constantly receives progress reports from firefighters on the ground.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
22 June 2025
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The books always take a little longer to sort through; stacks of paper and hard backs line the tall floating shelves in the back area of the shop, and new ones are constantly being added.—
Stephanie Lam,
Mercury News,
22 June 2025
Adverb
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France — always in the mix in the major tournaments of the women’s game, yet still without a trophy.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
28 June 2025
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In my experience, tax-exempt transactions have always struggled to qualify for Level 3.—
Robert Day,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
Adverb
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In his work now, Axtell recommends executives hire services that continually review any online personal information about them, their families and their home addresses.—
Mara H. Gottfried,
Twin Cities,
19 June 2025
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The researchers continually work on developing the full potential of the EHT network and exploring even higher-frequency capabilities — such as 345 GHz — that can further complement multiband observations.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
19 June 2025
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Three are permanently based in America while the other is operated by Zeppelin in Europe.—
Trinity Francis,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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Unlike traditional restoration, which permanently alters the painting, these masks can reportedly be removed whenever needed.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
20 June 2025
Adverb
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The Under-21 European Championship invariably showcases Europe’s best up-and-coming talent.—
Art de Roché,
New York Times,
20 June 2025
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This is almost invariably dismissed by the GOP, but its power is compelling.—
Michael Hiltzik,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2025
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“Perpetually.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perpetually. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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