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
Those trends could make college sports seem more like minor league sports, with aging athletes perpetually enrolled as grad students; by not leaving, the older athletes take up spots for freshmen.
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Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 27 May 2026
It could also be seen as a form of gaslighting, making someone perpetually doubt themselves.
—Literary Hub, 26 May 2026
Competition from other beauty and indie brands are considered a force, propelling Clarins to challenge itself perpetually.
—Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 22 May 2026
While the ocean’s perpetually cold and dark depths may seem inhospitable, Evans notes that the deep sea has less variation in temperatures and available oxygen than shallow environments.
—Jack Tamisiea, Scientific American, 20 May 2026
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Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 27 May 2026
It could also be seen as a form of gaslighting, making someone perpetually doubt themselves.
—Literary Hub, 26 May 2026
Competition from other beauty and indie brands are considered a force, propelling Clarins to challenge itself perpetually.
—Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 22 May 2026
While the ocean’s perpetually cold and dark depths may seem inhospitable, Evans notes that the deep sea has less variation in temperatures and available oxygen than shallow environments.
—Jack Tamisiea, Scientific American, 20 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for perpetually
Adverb
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An entire swath of Nuggets fans was lost forever.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
11 June 2026
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That the forests went on forever.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2026
Adverb
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Its dark terrain is constantly changing due to lava flows from Kilauea or Mauna Loa – two of the most active volcanoes in the world, according to the National Park Service website.—
Alia Beard Rau,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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Once installed, the grass is monitored constantly.—
Chris Stokel-Walker,
Scientific American,
10 June 2026
Adverb
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The cocktails change regularly, and there’s always a weekly special such as the recent Trance Dance featuring apple, cinnamon, gingerbread, and rum.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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Sure, long tips wrapped around an icy cocktail glass will always exude summer elegance—but don’t count short nails out.—
Annie Blay-Tettey,
Allure,
4 June 2026
Adverb
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Special digital section is continually updated.—
Miami Herald Staff Report,
Miami Herald,
8 June 2026
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Following a one-hour delay, the rain mostly stopped Friday afternoon, but the Chicago Cubs were continually showered with boos after getting drilled, 18-3, by the San Francisco Giants in another rough performance at Wrigley Field.—
Sahadev Sharma,
New York Times,
5 June 2026
Adverb
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Craft Putt, an entertainment bar and restaurant with locations in Overland Park and Lee’s Summit, has permanently closed after three years.—
Ian Cummings,
Kansas City Star,
10 June 2026
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In response, Marks permanently blocked the state Tuesday from executing Lee by nitrogen.—
Abigail Brooks,
NBC news,
10 June 2026
Adverb
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What ultimately distinguishes this new tier is the seamless cohesion of the journey, where recognition feels instinctive and personalized and appreciation is consistently and thoughtfully delivered at every touchpoint of the travel journey.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
4 June 2026
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Since 2006, the one-star Michelin restaurant Pur’ has been run by Jean-François Roquette and has consistently offered a creative and memorable dining experience in a city full of them.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
Adverb
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In fact, the biggest challenge facing any live production now is that the main point of comparison is the 1965 film version, with Julie Andrews’ incomparable voice eternally setting the bar for the show’s greatest hits.—
Christopher Smith,
Oc Register,
4 June 2026
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To me, these two days are linked eternally.—
Jerry Shnay,
Chicago Tribune,
1 June 2026
Adverb
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Yet the Democratic policy response, invariably, is to expand the system.—
Nicholas Jacobs,
The Conversation,
2 June 2026
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Over the years PBMs have invariably found ways to offset diminished sources of revenue and generate new ones.—
Joshua P. Cohen,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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“Perpetually.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perpetually. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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