1
as in ancient
dating or surviving from the distant past
dateless artifacts left by an obscure people of the distant past
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2
as in eternal
lasting forever
the dateless cycle of the seasons
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as in immortal
having an existence or validity that does not change or diminish
it is because of their dateless themes that the plays of Shakespeare are still performed today
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Recent Examples of dateless
Hailey Bieber went dateless to the 2025 Met Gala as her husband, Justin Bieber, was nowhere to be found.
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Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 5 May 2025
Her theory about dateless, spiraling young men ends with home prices declining for years, or even decades.
—Byalena Botros, Fortune, 12 Apr. 2024
All my Cinderellas didn’t find their March romance and went home dateless for the second weekend.
—J. Brady McCollough, Los Angeles Times, 22 Mar. 2023
Dreams are usually dateless, absent from the illusion of the flow of time.
—Riley Van Steward, Forbes, 10 Feb. 2023
Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 5 May 2025
Her theory about dateless, spiraling young men ends with home prices declining for years, or even decades.
—Byalena Botros, Fortune, 12 Apr. 2024
All my Cinderellas didn’t find their March romance and went home dateless for the second weekend.
—J. Brady McCollough, Los Angeles Times, 22 Mar. 2023
Dreams are usually dateless, absent from the illusion of the flow of time.
—Riley Van Steward, Forbes, 10 Feb. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dateless
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However, Thailand does not recognize the ICJ’s jurisdiction and claims that some areas along the border were never fully demarcated, including the sites of several ancient temples.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
24 July 2025
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Because they were never built to last, Iceland doesn’t boast any ancient buildings and that’s why the country’s medieval manuscripts are lovingly known as the Cathedrals of Iceland.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
24 July 2025
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In refreshing contrast, David Corenswet's Supes is the eternal optimist; an earnest Kansas farm boy who insists on seeing the best in humanity.—
EW Staff Published,
EW.com,
11 July 2025
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Traversing solemnly sentimental piano, Push and Malice trade icy menace for eternal love in a delicate letter to their dead parents.—
Peter A. Berry,
Variety,
11 July 2025
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The main character is a girl who stumbles upon a spring, and a family near that spring, the Tucks, is immortal.—
Maureen Lee Lenker Published,
EW.com,
16 July 2025
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The other main cast member, Guillermo (Harvey Guillén), a human familiar turned vampire turned human once more, isn’t in this scene, having once again left the house in the dangerously hapless hands of his immortal onetime employers.—
Devin Oktar Yalkin,
Vulture,
15 July 2025
Adjective
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When scanned, the code would take its users to a web page with more history and photos of the venerable diving club.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 July 2025
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There’s no venerable history or fandom that has been passed down for generations.—
Gentry Estes,
The Tennessean,
26 July 2025
Adjective
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As the novel progresses, Ruth often stops existing on the page, overtaken by her endless loops of fixation on the thoughts and feelings of others.—
Bekah Waalkes,
The Atlantic,
22 July 2025
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The options are endless, and TikTok creators are embracing everything from herbal infusions to edible flowers.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 July 2025
Adjective
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How to Watch The Challenge at a Glance What began as a simple crossover between MTV’s The Real World and Road Rules has grown into the network’s most enduring reality franchise.—
Jenzia Burgos,
StyleCaster,
30 July 2025
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Since then, the store has become a symbol of Austin’s enduring cultural identity.—
Mars Salazar,
Austin American Statesman,
29 July 2025
Adjective
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Just off the sand, antique shops and farm stands along the streets of Southampton give it a small-town feel.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
14 July 2025
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This artsy, walkable stretch of downtown is full of boutiques, antique shops, and art galleries, each one worth poking around in.—
Abby Price,
Travel + Leisure,
13 July 2025
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If June bugs are a perpetual issue in your lawn, watch for adult June bugs emerging next spring, says Joseph.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
27 July 2025
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Firstly, marketers must demand a seat at the table in ways never done before, as they are required to not just market, but ultimately act as change agents driving a company’s perpetual transformation.—
Billee Howard,
Forbes.com,
27 July 2025
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“Dateless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dateless. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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