PERPETUALLY Synonyms: 62 Similar and Opposite Words

perpetually

adverb

pər-ˈpe-chə-wə-lē

Definition of perpetually

as in forever

for all time a group of jaded teenagers with their perpetually bored expressions

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Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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 2026 mode of always-on digital contact means every part of Alex’s life perpetually crashes into the others. — Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2026 The motions precede understanding as the lines perpetually reverse, halt, and cascade toward discovery—more scar, than solution. — Literary Hub, 17 Sep. 2026 Being as Vintage Violence explores the potential of human connection via the internet, sharing locations becomes the ultimate sign of trust and intimacy in this perpetually online rom-com. — Glenn Garner, Deadline, 17 Sep. 2026 Running parallel to this butchery investigation is the arrival of perpetually hungover FBI agent Gwen Birgssen, played by British actress Lily James with an incomprehensible southern drawl and some clunky platitudes that veer into genre parody. — Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 16 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for perpetually

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Adverb

Nevertheless, the current situation in Hormuz simply cannot last forever.

— David Goldman, CNN Money, 29 Sep. 2026
One that stands out forever will be the piece that Val and I got to choreograph for Len Goodman, for his tribute.

— McKinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of forever

Adverb

So there’s not that much to happen in the last two-thirds of the drama than for your ribs to be constantly nudged with the idea of how easily the most respectable citizens among us will give in to modest proposals and, indeed, murder.

— Chris Willman, Variety, 24 Sep. 2026
There’s more than just blackening bananas; electrodes embedded in the fruit transmit electrical signals into sound and light tones that constantly shift.

— Jane Wooldridge, Miami Herald, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of constantly

Adverb

And while the brand continues to honor its heritage, Giraco said Dom Pérignon is always looking ahead and evolving.

— Kanika Talwar, Footwear News, 1 Oct. 2026
For families As is customary in Bali, kids are treated like royalty by virtually all resort staff, and there is always someone ready with open arms to hold or play with them.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of always

Adverb

In a new study, researchers at New York University built a custom random-positioning machine that continually changed the orientation of human cells relative to Earth's gravity.

— Stefanie Waldek, Space.com, 29 Sep. 2026
From there, content can reinforce those relationships rather than continually introducing disconnected messages.

— Jessica Wong, Forbes.com, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of continually

Adverb

Unlike destructive anti-satellite weapons, which can permanently damage spacecraft or generate debris, laser dazzling is intended to interfere with a satellite’s sensors without physically destroying it.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 25 Sep. 2026
Art can use life without requiring the artist to remain permanently available to anyone who admires the finished work.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of permanently

Adverb

Unlike human actors, AI agents can retain long‑term memory, track emotional patterns and surface consequences consistently.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026
The results revealed that the device’s electrical behavior changed consistently as the humidity decreased.

— Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of consistently

Adverb

This conclusion drives home that Chris will never be able to fully vanquish evil; he’ll be stuck in a loop, eternally pursuing this specter.

— Samantha Bergeson, Vanity Fair, 24 Sep. 2026
The ice inside these eternally dark craters could be used to supply water, air, and rocket fuel for a Moon base, supporting a permanent settlement and providing a springboard for future expeditions to Mars.

— Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of eternally

Adverb

Insanity defendants are disproportionately low-income, their cases rarely reach a jury, and there’s usually no dispute about the diagnosis, which is almost invariably schizophrenia.

— Ian Parker, New Yorker, 14 Sep. 2026
As in The History of New York, the Dutch patriarchs are invariably idle and quiescent.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2026

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