perpetually

adverb

pər-ˈpe-chə-wə-lē How to pronounce perpetually (audio)
Definition of perpetuallynext
1
as in forever
for all time a group of jaded teenagers with their perpetually bored expressions

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2
as in constantly
on every relevant occasion the perpetually smiling host of the morning talk show

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Recent Examples of perpetually The Venus flytrap is native only to the coastal wetlands and bogs of North Carolina and South Carolina, and grows naturally in nutrient-poor, acidic, and perpetually wet areas. — Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 14 July 2026 Their teammates gathered to support them during the derby, a grin perpetually lining Marsh’s face and erupting across Jhoan Duran’s as Schwarber hit homer after homer. — Charlotte Varnes, New York Times, 14 July 2026 Since 2012, a group of winemakers in the region have made a perpetually aged cask wine. — Julia Sayers Gokhale, Midwest Living, 13 July 2026 At its center was Archie Bunker (Carroll O'Connor), a man perpetually resisting the changing times who provocatively expressed his old-school views through blunt, matter-of-fact bigotry. — Skyler Trepel, Entertainment Weekly, 12 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for perpetually
Recent Examples of Synonyms for perpetually
  1. forever
  2. constantly
  3. always
  4. continually
  5. permanently
  6. consistently
  7. eternally
  8. invariably
Adverb
  • But Keegan’s bravery, his optimism and his romantic ideal will live on as memories for City fans forever.
    — James Pearce, New York Times, 22 July 2026
  • Neff, with his roster of celebrity clients, designed Southern California homes that seem to forever open.
    — R. Daniel Foster, Los Angeles Times, 21 July 2026
Definition of forever
Adverb
  • These hormone levels fluctuate constantly, running highest in the morning and lower by the afternoon.
    — Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt, CNN Money, 16 July 2026
  • Stacy claims to hate him for constantly putting her second to the game.
    — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 16 July 2026
Definition of constantly
Adverb
  • John Schreiber The MLB trade deadline is always kind to high-leverage relievers.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 23 July 2026
  • Check board certification Many clinics say their surgeons are board-certified, but this is not always the case.
    — Ella Moore July 23, Miami Herald, 23 July 2026
Definition of always
Adverb
  • The team continually assesses and resets what matters most as circumstances change.
    — Tony Gambill, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
  • Occasional proposals were floated by outside groups to use McAuley, though funding continually was a challenge.
    — Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 20 July 2026
Definition of continually
Adverb
  • Liverpool have commercial staff permanently based in Boston and New York.
    — James Pearce, New York Times, 20 July 2026
  • The chip would permanently embed parts of Gemini’s architecture directly into the silicon, reducing the number of calculations and amount of data movement required to answer queries, according to the news outlet.
    — MacKenzie Sigalos, CNBC, 20 July 2026
Definition of permanently
Adverb
  • Unlike dogs, they cannot simply be taken on longer walks, often resist dietary changes, and can be difficult to medicate consistently, making GLP-1 therapies potentially attractive if clinical trials prove successful.
    — Elsa Ohlen,Carolin Roth, CNBC, 18 July 2026
  • When a team understands the mission, its daily decisions consistently reinforce that vision, creating a competitive advantage that is difficult to replicate.
    — Nadia AlShomali, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
Definition of consistently
Adverb
  • To me, being a refugee meant being eternally lonely.
    — Ashoka, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026
  • Thanks to its colorful cast of characters, which ranged from the Sprouse twins to the eternally helpful bellhop Esteban (Adrian R'Mante), the original adventures of Zack and Cody put a new and memorable spin on the classic Eloise fantasy of living in a hotel.
    — Christian Holub, Entertainment Weekly, 21 June 2026
Definition of eternally
Adverb
  • The results have invariably been uglier, longer, inferior versions of films people already know and love, which provide a cheap rush of nostalgia but don’t offer any surprises or challenges.
    — Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 8 July 2026
  • But that’s not the same as asserting that the physical differences between males and females invariably mean that men will invariably prevail over women in all competitions or that their participation will endanger women.
    — Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
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