timeless

adjective

ˈtīm-ləs How to pronounce timeless (audio)
Definition of timelessnext
as in immortal
having an existence or validity that does not change or diminish views the church's message and mission as timeless and not subject to the whim of the people

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Recent Examples of timeless Plus, the best pieces have timeless designs that can grow alongside your little one and their changing hobbies. — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 24 July 2026 Coming up with new ways to rework these timeless basics can prove challenging, especially when soaring temperatures leave little room for layering, so rely on these celebrity outfits built around the simple tops as your guide. — Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 24 July 2026 This timeless jacket can keep you warm as nighttime temperatures dip. — Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 24 July 2026 Don’t miss the chance to snag this timeless slim pair on major sale—they’re made from soft, stretchy denim that subtly sculpts and lifts. — Jordan Julian, InStyle, 24 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for timeless
Recent Examples of Synonyms for timeless
  1. immortal
  2. enduring
  3. eternal
  4. ongoing
  5. continuing
  6. lasting
  7. perpetual
  8. perennial
Adjective
  • Charlize Theron, portraying the immortal nymph Calypso, offered perhaps the most understated interpretation of method dressing.
    — Alex Badia, Footwear News, 21 July 2026
  • Greek mythology is riddled with humans who become immortal, many as punishment for tangling with the gods.
    — Matt Donnelly, Variety, 21 July 2026
Definition of immortal
Adjective
  • Classic Whites There’s no kitchen paint color that’s more popular or enduring than white.
    — Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 July 2026
  • Over the course of the series, that relationship evolved into one of Star Trek’s most enduring slow-burning romances.
    — Chris Snellgrove, Entertainment Weekly, 21 July 2026
Definition of enduring
Adjective
  • That evening would exist forever, suspended, discrete and complete, in the eternal present of time and space.
    — Sheila Heti, New Yorker, 26 July 2026
  • Of course, the eternal It-girl left no shortage of looks to obsess over—even Bella Hadid and Olivia Rodrigo are not immune to the Birkin effect.
    — Olivia Allen, Vogue, 21 July 2026
Definition of eternal
Adjective
  • The ongoing housing crisis, characterized by soaring rents and unattainable mortgages, is profoundly disrupting communities, forcing displacement and severing crucial relationships.
    — Belonging Forum, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
  • The facility is believed to not yet be operational, with construction ongoing.
    — Arpita Dasika, CNN Money, 22 July 2026
Definition of ongoing
Adjective
  • Officials said overnight enforcement will focus on common and continuing offenses such as commercial vehicles parked in residential areas and permit violations.
    — Michelle Deal-Zimmerman, Baltimore Sun, 6 Mar. 2025
  • State of the labor market Initial weekly unemployment insurance claims have held in a fairly steady range around 220,000, though continuing claims earlier in November had hit their highest level in about three years.
    — Jeff Cox, CNBC, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of continuing
Adjective
  • The hardware of civilization that made the American dream real, livable, and lasting.
    — Brendan Bechtel, Fortune, 25 July 2026
  • In doing so, advisors may be able to add real, lasting value, not just through standard methods like investment management, but also through more nuanced means like estate planning, business succession, and family governance.
    — Matthew Kayser July 24, Miami Herald, 24 July 2026
Definition of lasting
Adjective
  • From Luanda, Angola, to Kingston, Jamaica, the global majority are stuck in perpetual debt.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 27 July 2026
  • The overseas equity perps were in the spotlight ahead of the SpaceX IPO with international platforms like Hyperliquid offering perpetual futures in the Elon Musk space company ahead of its official debut.
    — Yun Li, CNBC, 27 July 2026
Definition of perpetual
Adjective
  • The franchise has been a perennial contender for years, though one of their first-ever household stars evidently feels that having played north of the border has been a challenge to his legacy.
    — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026
  • Lawsuits are a perennial feature of California’s election season, but judges have been reluctant to alter the attorney general’s phrasing.
    — Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 23 July 2026
Definition of perennial

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