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a
: not restricted to a particular time or date
The timeless themes of love, solitude, joy, and nature …—
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b
: having no beginning or end : eternal
2
: not affected by time : ageless
timelessly
adverb
timelessness
noun
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It doesn't take time to understand the origin of timeless. Time comes from Old English tīd, which is tied to Middle English tide, meaning "time" and in Modern English "the regular upward and downward movement of the level of the ocean."
Examples of timeless in a Sentence
The dresses that she designs are elegant and timeless.
the timeless beauty of the sea
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Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 12 Mar. 2026
The campaign encourages consumers to allow their wardrobes to evolve through more qualitative and timeless secondhand options rather than firsthand overconsumption.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 12 Mar. 2026
The film is both timeless and timely.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 12 Mar. 2026
Cloth napkins are an old-school table touch that has become less common over the years, but these darling ones bring that timeless charm back in an easy, effortless way.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026
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“Timeless.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/timeless. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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timeless
adjective
time·less
ˈtīm-ləs 
: not restricted to a certain time or date
timelessly
adverb
timelessness
noun
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