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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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Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 20 May 2026
Designed with monochromatic laces for a more tonal and sophisticated look, the silhouette embodies our brand codes of timeless elegance while remaining effortlessly versatile.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 20 May 2026
There are few shoes as polished and practical as timeless loafers — something Meghan Markle knows well.
—Aaron Royce, PEOPLE, 19 May 2026
But what elements make a kitchen feel truly timeless?
—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 19 May 2026
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“Timeless.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/timeless. Accessed 21 May. 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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