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 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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Frozen Charlotte is White’s eighth solo album, fourth in as many years, and his most sustained maximalist-garage studio party in the eternity since the White Stripes’ breakthrough rager, 2003’s Elephant.

— David Fricke, Rolling Stone, 13 July 2026
There was the part of her that was drifting, happy to lie in silk sheets and drink milk and sit with a gull on her lap, rapt, staring into eternity.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 13 July 2026

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Perched above the golf course, the sleek hotel features a 15,000-square-foot spa, an infinity-edge pool with cabanas, and pickleball courts, plus an assortment of restaurants on property.

— Scott Kramer, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
But not clock hours or the calendar year, the usual metrics of reunions; instead, Parts & Labor look into infinity.

— Reed Jackson, SPIN, 10 July 2026

Definition of infinity

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