as in eternity
endless time
lands that should remain in their wild state in perpetuity
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Recent Examples of perpetuity
The neighborhood governs how the assets are used, maintaining local control in perpetuity while using profits for reinvestment.
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Alex Amouyel, Fortune, 14 May 2026
The Geoffrey Beene and Liz Claiborne awards are both in perpetuity.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 13 May 2026
Elizabeth Gower, a representative for the Dome’s ownership group, opened the call with a brief presentation about the venue and a request that a liquor license be granted in perpetuity, as the company’s current permit with the city was set to expire.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 12 May 2026
The principal donation will go towards endowing the Met’s long-standing internships for undergraduate and graduate students in perpetuity.
—News Desk, Artforum, 4 May 2026
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Alex Amouyel, Fortune, 14 May 2026
The Geoffrey Beene and Liz Claiborne awards are both in perpetuity.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 13 May 2026
Elizabeth Gower, a representative for the Dome’s ownership group, opened the call with a brief presentation about the venue and a request that a liquor license be granted in perpetuity, as the company’s current permit with the city was set to expire.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 12 May 2026
The principal donation will go towards endowing the Met’s long-standing internships for undergraduate and graduate students in perpetuity.
—News Desk, Artforum, 4 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for perpetuity
Noun
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Weissert dominated in the World Baseball Classic for Team Italy in March, which feels like an eternity ago.—
Jen McCaffrey,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
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Developed more than a decade ago, the Xpandable™ line of high fashion rings, eternity rings and bracelets embodies proprietary PICCHIOTTI problem-solving technologies.—
Kyle Roderick,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
Noun
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Oh, and don’t skip the decadent outdoor pool, complete with a dramatic infinity edge.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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The grounds are equally impressive, with an infinity-edge pool, spa, and tiered waterfalls.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
2 June 2026
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 6 Jun. 2026.
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