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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
But when Klaus’ toys begin to cheer up the children of Smeerensburg — a town whose inhabitants are perpetually engaged in a feud between two familial clans — Jesper and Klaus must step out of their comfort zones to help save the town from itself.
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Andrew Walsh, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Dec. 2025
Semafor’s perpetually prescient David Weigel noted in October the rise of a bipartisan cause in resistance to data centers.
—Ben Smith, semafor.com, 15 Dec. 2025
Best Amazon Prime Fashion Gifts For the perpetually cold gal who’s always finding ways to stay cozy, this warm winter scarf is less than $20 and comes in more than 30 color combinations.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Dec. 2025
Chunks had fallen from the ceiling onto the stage; strands hung frozen, as if perpetually dripping, from a set of columns.
—Dennis Zhou, New Yorker, 12 Dec. 2025
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Andrew Walsh, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Dec. 2025
Semafor’s perpetually prescient David Weigel noted in October the rise of a bipartisan cause in resistance to data centers.
—Ben Smith, semafor.com, 15 Dec. 2025
Best Amazon Prime Fashion Gifts For the perpetually cold gal who’s always finding ways to stay cozy, this warm winter scarf is less than $20 and comes in more than 30 color combinations.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Dec. 2025
Chunks had fallen from the ceiling onto the stage; strands hung frozen, as if perpetually dripping, from a set of columns.
—Dennis Zhou, New Yorker, 12 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for perpetually
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Thirty-two years ago, freeways fell, buildings flattened and local communities were reshaped forever by the earthquake.—
Jamie Yuccas,
CBS News,
10 Jan. 2026
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Millions are unemployed as AI steals entry-level roles—and experts don’t see the dire situation improving, instead warning that the traditional college-to-office path is forever broken.—
Orianna Rosa Royle,
Fortune,
9 Jan. 2026
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The Under Armour ColdGear leggings, Baleaf Fleece Lined leggings, Lululemon Wunder Trains, and Zella Cozy Tech leggings were constantly on rotation, even when temps dropped below zero.—
Olivia Dubyak,
InStyle,
8 Jan. 2026
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What Jake also adds, his Georgia coaches say, is discipline, pushing himself each day to get better, constantly working on his jump shot, ballhandling, defense.—
Mirin Fader,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Freeing up space in a carry-on suitcase is always a tough feat, especially on a long trip.—
Emily Belfiore,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Jan. 2026
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This is not always the case, however, as rates, service quality, and coverage features often vary widely.—
Ethan M. Stone,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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Their skills must be continually practiced and recertified, which costs money.—
Paige Williams,
New Yorker,
12 Jan. 2026
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The luxury tax is an artificial limit, one that shouldn’t impede teams like the Cubs, who continually fill Wrigley Field and have the surrounding area packed with fans all summer.—
Sahadev Sharma,
New York Times,
12 Jan. 2026
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Singh said the students believed Stanford’s investments were linked to civilian suffering and that their goal was to pressure the administration to consider divestment, not to permanently occupy or damage the building.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
10 Jan. 2026
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After Six Flags and Cedar Fair merged into a titanic amusement park company in 2024, Six Flags America permanently closed in 2025.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Mike, played by a rangy, companionable Hugh Jackman, is a striving singer in Milwaukee who has battled the bottle, cannot consistently pay his mortgage, and keeps himself going by appearing at the state fair dressed up to look (and sound) like Don Ho.—
Peter Tonguette,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Jan. 2026
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Sweeping daily—especially in the kitchen—prevents dust, crumbs, and dirt from building up and keeps floors consistently fresh.—
Jamie Cuccinelli,
Martha Stewart,
8 Jan. 2026
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The voice of Michael Lebow is a reminder, especially as vascular medicine continues to develop, that any true innovation is not one based eternally on new technology but rather based on a deeper understanding of the human need to relieve pain, move, and have a quality existence.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
23 Dec. 2025
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The look may have its origins in the late Queen Elizabeth’s loyalty to Essie Ballet Slippers and Catherine, Princess of Wales’s eternally elegant soft nude mani, but it’s being kept alive and well by stars like Victoria Beckham and TikTok creators who just can’t get enough of it.—
Rachel Krause,
Vogue,
22 Dec. 2025
Adverb
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Watering, naturally, is one of them—too much or too little hydration will invariably cause your Meyer lemon to struggle.—
Helena Madden,
Martha Stewart,
5 Jan. 2026
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Funny novels are invariably more serious than humorless ones.—
Rosa Lyster,
Harpers Magazine,
30 Dec. 2025
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“Perpetually.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perpetually. Accessed 14 Jan. 2026.
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