as in eternity
endless time
lands that should remain in their wild state in perpetuity
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Recent Examples of perpetuity
The texture of the ropa vieja was just right — not too soupy, but also not getting caught in your teeth for perpetuity, like some ropier ropas viejas.
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Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 26 July 2025
To achieve this aim, Washington should apply economic and, if necessary, military pressure until Iran comes clean on its weaponization programs and abandons all or almost all uranium enrichment for perpetuity.
—James Jeffrey, Foreign Affairs, 4 July 2025
But to sacrifice Negan to The Dama in theoretical perpetuity?
—Charlie Mason, TVLine, 5 May 2025
Parks are about perpetuity, and taking care of them into perpetuity.
—Carole Rosenblat, CNN Money, 16 Apr. 2025
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Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 26 July 2025
To achieve this aim, Washington should apply economic and, if necessary, military pressure until Iran comes clean on its weaponization programs and abandons all or almost all uranium enrichment for perpetuity.
—James Jeffrey, Foreign Affairs, 4 July 2025
But to sacrifice Negan to The Dama in theoretical perpetuity?
—Charlie Mason, TVLine, 5 May 2025
Parks are about perpetuity, and taking care of them into perpetuity.
—Carole Rosenblat, CNN Money, 16 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for perpetuity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for perpetuity
Noun
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In addition, one year is an eternity in politics, although Republicans face challenges, particularly given the historical record involving midterms and the party that occupies the White House.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
8 Nov. 2025
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Both her first husband (Callum Turner), who died decades prior, and her second husband of decades (Miles Teller) must convince her to join them on a one-way journey to an eternity of their choosing.—
Jack Smart,
PEOPLE,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Above the bar, there are two rows of gin bottles, with a two-way mirror between them and an infinity mirror behind the second row.—
Maya Kachroo-Levine,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Nov. 2025
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Fans of 29 other teams wouldn't enjoy the sight of LA adding another stone to its rotation infinity gauntlet, but the Dodgers aren't in the business of letting their competition keep up.—
Jackson Roberts,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Nowadays, the outdoors with all its foreverness and fresh air is becoming that go-to place to celebrate our upcoming holidays.—
Marni Jameson,
orlandosentinel.com,
20 Nov. 2020
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“Perpetuity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perpetuity. Accessed 18 Nov. 2025.
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