PERPETUITY 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 The goal was to get a group of characters that people wanted to watch in perpetuity. — Mikey O'Connell, HollywoodReporter, 18 June 2026 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 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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The Platonic ideal of transcendent forms that exist in eternity is another block to progress, because, strictly speaking, there is no open future and no such thing as invention.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 20 Aug. 2026
After what seemed like an eternity, the does caught wind of the mock scrape that Kontras had placed 16 yards from his stand.

— Jeff Murray, Outdoor Life, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of eternity

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The pièce de résistance, connected by a key fob elevator, is a 2,500-square-foot private retreat on the 44th floor offering an infinity-edge pool, sauna, cold plunge, outdoor kitchen, and cactus garden.

— Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 24 Aug. 2026
On the day of the Zara shoot, one of the models, Karolina Spakowski, stands in a black slip dress against a gray infinity wall.

— Gaby Wood, Vogue, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of infinity

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