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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Relevance

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 As a perpetually on-the-go woman, my chic mom is rotating through a range of practical styles this season. — Isabel Bekele, InStyle, 6 July 2026 Like many in Delaware County, DeBarberie is a passionate, if not perpetually disgruntled, Phillies fan. — Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 6 July 2026 Even in summer, Brittany can be windy and cool (and that’s putting it lightly), which is why the Breton striped marinière shirts are a staple here—and thanks to icons like Coco Chanel and Audrey Hepburn, a perpetually chic choice in summer. — Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 5 July 2026 For him, love was the one essential in a world perpetually on fire. — The New Yorker, New Yorker, 4 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for perpetually

Recent Examples of Synonyms for perpetually

Adverb

This is a state of affairs that will not last forever; within another billion years, encounters with other stars in the crowded environs of the cluster will probably pluck the black hole's companion away.

— Keith Cooper, Space.com, 14 July 2026
To escape this new reality, the duo must confront the weight of their lineage and decide whether their love can break the cycle or if they’re doomed to remain trapped forever.

— Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 14 July 2026

Definition of forever

Adverb

Growth also generates the revenue that allows government to invest in public safety, schools and infrastructure without constantly returning to the same well of higher taxes and fewer resources.

— Jack Lavin, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2026
Cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, until the pudding begins to bubble and thicken, about 5 to 7 minutes.

— ABC News, ABC News, 9 July 2026

Definition of constantly

Adverb

Just on Summer House, Carl has three, and Jesse Solomon (always both names) has one.

— Brian Moylan, Vulture, 16 July 2026
Part of the drama on America’s Got Talent has always come from friction among the judges, who regularly have very different views of the acts before them.

— Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 15 July 2026

Definition of always

Adverb

The latest exchange casts further doubt on the future of the interim peace agreement signed last month, which sought to pave the way for permanently reopening the Strait of Hormuz and ending the war after 60 days of negotiations.

— Sean Conlon,Joseph Wilkins, CNBC, 13 July 2026
Sun exposure can darken new scars permanently and slow their healing, so Min recommended keeping them covered as much as possible.

— Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 13 July 2026

Definition of permanently

Adverb

As at-home healthcare continues to grow, ensuring sharps are consistently and properly disposed of will only become more important.

— Irina Butler, Boston Herald, 10 July 2026
Research consistently shows that as a profession becomes associated with women, its pay and status tend to decline, and marketing is no exception.

— Miranda Shanahan, Time, 10 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

Definition of invariably

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