as in eternity
endless time
lands that should remain in their wild state in perpetuity
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Recent Examples of perpetuity
Other studies have found a correlation between geographic mobility and burial preference, perhaps because burial connects a person to a place in perpetuity.
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Tanya D. Marsh, The Conversation, 24 Apr. 2026
The deal, which began in 2014, was set to expire in 2032, but will instead continue into perpetuity.
—David Matthews, New York Daily News, 21 Jan. 2026
But that begins with evincing a simple desire to defend the existence and perpetuity of one's culture.
—MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
Fifty years ago, Bob Seger walked onto a stage in downtown Detroit and waged a pair of performances for perpetuity.
—Brian McCollum, Freep.com, 5 Sep. 2025
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Tanya D. Marsh, The Conversation, 24 Apr. 2026
The deal, which began in 2014, was set to expire in 2032, but will instead continue into perpetuity.
—David Matthews, New York Daily News, 21 Jan. 2026
But that begins with evincing a simple desire to defend the existence and perpetuity of one's culture.
—MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
Fifty years ago, Bob Seger walked onto a stage in downtown Detroit and waged a pair of performances for perpetuity.
—Brian McCollum, Freep.com, 5 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for perpetuity
Noun
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The history wonks upstairs tell us that ancient Egyptians considered butterflies to be symbols of eternity, souls and divine transformation.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
9 May 2026
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These artists used gold to suggest divine space, eternity, and spiritual meaning.—
George Nelson,
ARTnews.com,
8 May 2026
Noun
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An infinity-edge pool stretches toward the horizon, while expansive Ipe wood decks, flamed granite terraces, and an outdoor kitchen frame sweeping bay views.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
11 May 2026
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Both the spa and the many on-site dining options at the 338-room lakefront hotel take inspiration from the Pacific Northwest region, while a seasonal lakefront infinity-edge swimming pool and private beach offer a picturesque setting for cooling off.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
6 May 2026
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 13 May. 2026.
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