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 Here's how style experts and celebrities style the brown boots trend for fall, starting with timeless pairings and making our way up to trickier combos. — Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 13 Oct. 2026 The blue world on the paper and the dream-shapes of the music might well be one of those timeless memories of a child. — Yiyun Li, New Yorker, 13 Oct. 2026 Standout pieces like the MTM Loafer and the Mary Jean are effortless ways to dress up a daily look, effortlessly blending comfort and intentional style with timeless appeal. — ABC News, 13 Oct. 2026 The Sirena 42 features timeless exterior lines by Italian designer Luca Vallebona, stylish interiors by Milanese studio Hot Lab, and naval architecture by Dutch firm Van Oossanen. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 12 Oct. 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
  • After a series of trials that kept them apart, Psyche proved her devotion to the gods, was rescued by her divine husband, and became immortal herself.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 Oct. 2026
  • My absolute favorite long-burn joke is that Kenneth is immortal.
    — Maura Judkis, Washington Post, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of immortal
Adjective
  • Throughout the community architectural details are inspired by the surrounding landscape and natural materials are shaped by refined craftsmanship to create spaces that are warm and enduring.
    — Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Three decades and six sequels later, Scream remains one of horror’s most enduring (and most profitable) franchises.
    — Scott Shilstone, Deadline, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of enduring
Adjective
  • More than just loving, God is unwavering, eternal Love itself.
    — The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 9 Oct. 2026
  • The low-angle light plays hobs with conventional solar panels lying flat on a lander, but Blue Origin's Power Tower is designed to exploit the near-eternal sunset/sunrise.
    — David Szondy October 07, New Atlas, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of eternal
Adjective
  • InToto, a creative arts forum, provides programming for people experiencing economic hardship, and at his African Village in America, an ongoing art installation, Joe Minter brings the living memory of the Black experience into central focus.
    — Leslie Pariseau, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Oct. 2026
  • The latest contract modification will add two craft to the Navy’s ongoing procurement program, supporting its efforts to maintain and strengthen the capabilities required for modern amphibious operations.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 11 Oct. 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
  • Unlike conventional antidepressants, which can take weeks to work and require daily dosing, psilocybin has shown the potential to produce rapid and lasting improvements after just a handful of administrations, Nath said.
    — Meghana Keshavan, STAT, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Recognizing artists who have made lasting, significant contributions to the live music and concert touring business, past Legend of Live recipients include Usher, John Mayer, George Strait, Journey, Rush, Ozzy Osbourne and Elton John.
    — Katie Atkinson, Billboard, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of lasting
Adjective
  • Chatten’s narrators are stuck in a perpetual apartness—desperate for safety and connection, but repeatedly failing to find it.
    — Amanda Petrusich, New Yorker, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Whether investors’ perpetual jitters about AI infra spending are warranted is a matter of perspective.
    — Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of perpetual
Adjective
  • The resurgent Swag star beat out some stiff competition from Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl legend Travis Kelce, Spider-Man star Tom Holland, World Cup viral Viking Erling Haaland and perennial contender actor Robert Pattinson.
    — Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 15 Oct. 2026
  • To do that, Libertyville had to get past perennial conference power Warren in a game that had to be finished the next morning due to persistent lightning.
    — Steve Reaven, Chicago Tribune, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of perennial

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“Timeless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/timeless. Accessed 19 Oct. 2026.

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