PERPETUITIES Synonyms: 16 Similar and Opposite Words

perpetuity

noun

ˌpər-pə-ˈtü-ə-tē

Definition of perpetuity

as in eternity

endless time lands that should remain in their wild state in perpetuity

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Recent Examples of perpetuity Tying the hands of mayors in perpetuity and shielding them from accountability for the scourge of guns is not how to respond to one mayor’s mistakes. — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 25 June 2026 The goal was to get a group of characters that people wanted to watch in perpetuity. — Mikey O'Connell, HollywoodReporter, 18 June 2026 In the latest update on future sequels and installments behind the scenes, NBCUniversal in 2025 acquired all rights, excluding publishing, to Ludlum’s revered Jason Bourne and Treadstone book series, in perpetuity, following an extensive auction. — Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 13 June 2026 Recipients of the emperor’s mercy were given symbolic wooden swords to carry with them in perpetuity. — Cullen Murphy, The Atlantic, 13 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for perpetuity

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The trial date of March 2 feels like an eternity from now for an industry on edge.

— Dominic Patten, Deadline, 16 Sep. 2026
Sounds simple enough, but often those two minutes can feel like an eternity.

— Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of eternity

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But overall the topicality is vague, as is the explanation for why this was an eight-episode project (other than that eight sideways is infinity).

— Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 17 Sep. 2026
The ink included an eye above a small infinity symbol, as well as photos of them having the ink drawn on.

— Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of infinity

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