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 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 Parts of the agreement, including some key transparency rules, were implemented in perpetuity. — Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 6 June 2026 Only that one year keeps marching into perpetuity. — Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 6 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for perpetuity

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That’s highly unlikely considering Lestat and Louis were steps away from getting back together before they were beheaded and had spared only a small moment to reckon with her spending an eternity stuck in purgatory without Madeleine (Roxane Duran).

— Sabrina Reed, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
The Rockefeller Foundation, which was incorporated in New York state in 1913, was, by contrast, established for eternity.

— Thomas Adam, The Conversation, 16 July 2026

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Main-level highlights include a fireside living room that spills out to a spacious ocean-view terrace, which hosts a covered lanai with a fireplace and an infinity-edge spa.

— Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 20 July 2026
One consequence of the equations underpinning that theory was the possibility of a singularity, a point at which the equations of general relativity go to infinity.

— Robert Lea, Space.com, 16 July 2026

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