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 Originating from oral traditions, *The Odyssey* offers timeless guidance, paralleling Old Testament narratives with themes of arduous journeys, divine intervention, and moral choices. — Theodore McDarrah, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026 Designed by Karl Birkenstock, it‘s a timeless testament to our core values of quality, tradition and function. — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 17 July 2026 Black ballet flats like these are simply timeless — just ask Karlie Kloss and Kendall Jenner. — Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 17 July 2026 While trends inevitably come and go, timeless interiors are built on thoughtful decisions, quality materials, and classic elements that won’t feel dated in a few years. — Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 17 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
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  • And nowhere was that ability used to such immortal effect as in one of his earliest roles, playing a Cold War–era spy cuckolded by a tentacle monster.
    — Emily Palmer Heller, Vulture, 15 July 2026
  • The immortal being who’d called himself a god just moments prior regresses into his stuttering, childhood self.
    — Hannah Giorgis Yohannes, Vanity Fair, 13 July 2026
Definition of immortal
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  • Fifteen years into his career, Future reckons with the blurry line between truth and persona and loses touch with the vulnerability that made his best work so enduring.
    — Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 15 July 2026
  • The unpleasantness of 1982 aside, the rivalry between England and Argentina is one of the most enduring in international sports.
    — Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 14 July 2026
Definition of enduring
Adjective
  • Society’s needs always change, while many foundations’ missions are intended to satisfy a specific need that’s not eternal.
    — Thomas Adam, The Conversation, 16 July 2026
  • But their patience dwindles, her son Telemachus (Tom Holland, his eternal boyishness put to great use) is getting easier to goad into a fight, and the blind swineherd Eumaeus (John Leguizamo) is all that’s left of the king’s loyal servants.
    — David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 15 July 2026
Definition of eternal
Adjective
  • The series unfolds against Japan’s ongoing debate over beauty standards – a culture growing more open to diverse appearances even as its cosmetic surgery sector remains one of its fastest-growing industries.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 15 July 2026
  • While the union has raised concerns about the process, El Dorado Hills General Manager Stephanie McGann Jantzen said the district cannot discuss ongoing human resources negotiations.
    — Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 15 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
  • DeVriese-Sebilla said those attitudes had lasting consequences for Argentine, describing housing segregation as one of the community’s greatest historical challenges.
    — Michelle Oliva-Espinosa, Kansas City Star, 18 July 2026
  • What small adjustments can have profound and lasting results?
    — USA TODAY, USA Today, 18 July 2026
Definition of lasting
Adjective
  • On his glitzy and paranoid new record, the rapper wrestles with survivor’s guilt while making a case for East Coast boom-bap’s perpetual adaptability.
    — Dylan Green, Pitchfork, 17 July 2026
  • Robertson said that Sheetz decided to quit VMware because Broadcom’s changes, which include eliminating perpetual licenses in favor of subscriptions to large bundles, forced the retail chain’s hand.
    — Scharon Harding, ArsTechnica, 15 July 2026
Definition of perpetual
Adjective
  • Liberty keep backsliding The Liberty, a perennial contender in recent years, have lost eight of their last 10 (excluding their Commissioner’s Cup championship victory, which does not count toward the regular-season standings).
    — James Boyd, New York Times, 19 July 2026
  • The one-and-done dress is a perennial summer favorite for a reason.
    — Christina Holevas, Vogue, 17 July 2026
Definition of perennial

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