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.
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Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
13 June 2026
Recipients of the emperor’s mercy were given symbolic wooden swords to carry with them in perpetuity.
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Cullen Murphy,
The Atlantic,
13 June 2026
Parts of the agreement, including some key transparency rules, were implemented in perpetuity.
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Kevin Breuninger,
CNBC,
6 June 2026
Only that one year keeps marching into perpetuity.
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Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
6 June 2026
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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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for perpetuity
Noun
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Ray added Heuermann will have to take his punishment to eternity.
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This buys us days, though, not an eternity.
Noun
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Helping children find that balance is a lesson that can truly take them to infinity and beyond.
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Rounding it all off are the park-like grounds, which host an infinity-edge pool and several loggias ideal for alfresco entertaining.
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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.
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“Perpetuity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perpetuity. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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