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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But that couldn’t have been the case for an eternity, and science has proven it.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
24 Oct. 2025
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Giordano describes the blockchain as a great, big virtual filing cabinet, where billions of records can live into eternity without risk.—
Diana Olick,
CNBC,
21 Oct. 2025
Noun
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This is the original pool, an infinity-edge spot where, years ago, Bobby would spend hours splashing and then join us at Lotus for lunch.—
Jacqui Gifford,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Oct. 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 5 Nov. 2025.
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