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as in immortal
having an existence or validity that does not change or diminish
a charming fable that presents some eternal truths in a fresh way
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as in endless
lasting forever
the quest for some magic potion that promises eternal youth
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Recent Examples of eternal
Garry Kasparov, The Atlantic, 28 Feb. 2025
Sabato De Sarno may have exited the brand earlier this month, but the glitz, glamour, and celeb presence springs eternal.
—Acielle/style Du Monde, Vogue, 25 Feb. 2025
John Wilkens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Apr. 2022
More significantly, if life eternal is to know the only true God, as John 17:3 states, is their salvation at stake?
—The Salt Lake Tribune, 26 Mar. 2022
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Adjective
Dictators always wind up needing enemies to justify why nothing has improved under their eternal rule, and once the domestic opposition is eliminated, foreign adventures are inevitable.
—Garry Kasparov, The Atlantic, 28 Feb. 2025
Sabato De Sarno may have exited the brand earlier this month, but the glitz, glamour, and celeb presence springs eternal.
—Acielle/style Du Monde, Vogue, 25 Feb. 2025
Noun
But hope springs eternal, maybe more so in baseball than anywhere else.
—John Wilkens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Apr. 2022
More significantly, if life eternal is to know the only true God, as John 17:3 states, is their salvation at stake?
—The Salt Lake Tribune, 26 Mar. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for eternal
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The heavenly abode known as Xu Tu Palace where immortal master Wuliang Xianweng (Wang Deshun), who takes on great significance in the film’s last third, is said to be made entirely from jade, and the texture and lighting on display certainly reflects that claim in a convincing manner.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
2 Mar. 2025
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In time, it was revealed that the Dollhouse was just beta-testing technology that would allow its wealthy clients to upload their minds into these young, fit bodies, becoming functionally immortal(*).—
Alan Sepinwall,
Rolling Stone,
28 Feb. 2025
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Our most important trading partners are Germany, Canada, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, and Mexico, democratic allies that have been the targets of Donald Trump’s endless abuse and falsehoods.—
Kevin Rennie,
Hartford Courant,
1 Mar. 2025
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As more guests arrived—including Kaitlyn Dever, Jodie Turner-Smith, and Dominic Sessa—the party continued in full swing, with guests mingling over wagyu taquitos, prawn croquettes, and endless flutes of Champagne.—
Paul Chi,
Vogue,
1 Mar. 2025
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Only now, in a sign of how much Hollywood itself is evolving, an e-retailing giant, and not a traditional studio, will determine the direction of the movie business’s most enduring franchise.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
2 Mar. 2025
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Across the mass, Anne Ramsey (front row, second from left) celebrated her Supporting Actress nomination for Throw Momma From the Train following decades in the industry, and two years after what may have been her most enduring role, as criminal mastermind Ma Fratelli in The Goonies.—
Zach Schonfeld,
Vulture,
26 Feb. 2025
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The new proposal Israel has announced would have Hamas release half of the living and dead hostages at the start of the seven-week ceasefire period, and would secure the release of the remaining hostages by the end, if the two sides reach an agreement on a permanent end of the war.—
Hadeel Al-Shalchi,
NPR,
2 Mar. 2025
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If Hamas and Israel reach a permanent ceasefire deal, the rest of the hostages would be returned to Israel, according to the statement.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
2 Mar. 2025
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In an ongoing effort to reduce carbon emissions, the industry began to embrace the use of eco-friendly materials, including such remarkable products as self-healing concrete and cross-laminated timber.—
Michael Pink,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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Most cases in the ongoing outbreak have been reported in Texas, but cases have also been diagnosed in California, Alaska, Kentucky, Georgia, New Mexico, and New Jersey.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
5 Mar. 2025
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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
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What’s your advice for staying in the game so long and continuing adventures late into life?—
Corey Buhay,
Outside Online,
26 Sep. 2024
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Meanwhile, many security teams find themselves in perpetual firefighting mode, feeling overwhelmed by the sheer volume of security alerts and spending precious hours chasing down false positives.—
Aviv Mussinger,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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There's little that Internet denizens love more than a snazzy personality test—cat videos, maybe, or perpetual outrage.—
Jennifer Ouellette,
Ars Technica,
4 Mar. 2025
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But in this article, the focus is on the power of women’s empowerment, how uplifting women is not only shaping travel and conservation but also creating a lasting effect for local communities.—
Emese Maczko,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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There's a reason that Lamar Odom has had such a lasting effect on Khloé Kardashian's life nearly a decade after their split.—
Julia Moore,
People.com,
6 Mar. 2025
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“Eternal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eternal. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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