as in eternity
endless time
lands that should remain in their wild state in perpetuity
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Recent Examples of perpetuity
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.
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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
In fact, Bill and Melinda French Gates had never really committed their foundation to perpetuity.
—Benjamin Soskis, Vox, 7 Dec. 2018
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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
In fact, Bill and Melinda French Gates had never really committed their foundation to perpetuity.
—Benjamin Soskis, Vox, 7 Dec. 2018
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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Four through infinity are whatever gets thrown at me next.—
Rolling Stone Culture Council,
Rolling Stone,
22 Oct. 2025
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Downstairs, the lower level opens to an infinity-edge pool and spa.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
8 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 29 Oct. 2025.
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