as in forever
for all time
we will be eternally grateful for your kind generosity
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Recent Examples of eternally
With 10 seconds left, Duke freshman guard Cayden Boozer made a bad pass, which led to a turnover around halfcourt, and Mullins hoisted a 35-foot three to cement himself in UConn lore eternally.
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Megan Armstrong, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
Tua should be eternally grateful an organization was dumb enough to give him that contract.
—Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 25 Mar. 2026
French bangs—the eternally cool and messy-yet-polished style—are all about the illusion of nonchalance.
—Calin Van Paris, InStyle, 11 Mar. 2026
But the eternally elusive prospect of escaping the city and its grey slush beckons, and there’s no better escape than these sultry, summery Hamptons novels.
—Literary Hub, 26 Feb. 2026
In this scenario, the structures of the Universe wouldn’t dissociate and accelerate away from each other, but would instead be eternally reachable to a fast enough observer within the Universe.
—Big Think, 20 Feb. 2026
Shot with devotion by DP Hélène Louvart, frame after frame looks like it’s been ripped from the pages of a fashion magazine that someone like Anna might occupy herself with, eternally bored by the rich comforts that their prison-like home provides.
—David Opie, IndieWire, 15 Feb. 2026
Sheer deliciousness is eternally relevant.
—Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 29 Jan. 2026
For that, his teammates — and the Niners’ massive fan base, most of which did not gain entry into The Linc — will remain eternally grateful.
—Michael Silver, New York Times, 12 Jan. 2026
Megan Armstrong, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
Tua should be eternally grateful an organization was dumb enough to give him that contract.
—Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 25 Mar. 2026
French bangs—the eternally cool and messy-yet-polished style—are all about the illusion of nonchalance.
—Calin Van Paris, InStyle, 11 Mar. 2026
But the eternally elusive prospect of escaping the city and its grey slush beckons, and there’s no better escape than these sultry, summery Hamptons novels.
—Literary Hub, 26 Feb. 2026
In this scenario, the structures of the Universe wouldn’t dissociate and accelerate away from each other, but would instead be eternally reachable to a fast enough observer within the Universe.
—Big Think, 20 Feb. 2026
Shot with devotion by DP Hélène Louvart, frame after frame looks like it’s been ripped from the pages of a fashion magazine that someone like Anna might occupy herself with, eternally bored by the rich comforts that their prison-like home provides.
—David Opie, IndieWire, 15 Feb. 2026
Sheer deliciousness is eternally relevant.
—Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 29 Jan. 2026
For that, his teammates — and the Niners’ massive fan base, most of which did not gain entry into The Linc — will remain eternally grateful.
—Michael Silver, New York Times, 12 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eternally
Adverb
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But the facility wasn’t up to snuff for NASCAR to return in 2014 — a product of the facility getting worse with time — and at that point, the racing seemed forever lost.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Apr. 2026
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The spokesperson said that while the babies won't remember their first Easter, the pictures will last forever.—
Jeramie Bizzle,
CBS News,
1 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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For guests, a table is always available without prior reservation.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 Apr. 2026
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Crispy Smashed Potatoes and Chickpeas With Greek Salad always fit the bill.—
The Bon Appétit Staff,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
3 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Owner Mazin Jabr said the food truck is expected to reopen Thursday, though Google Maps says the establishment has permanently closed.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
2 Apr. 2026
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Sauer argued that domiciled means people who are lawfully in the country and have an intent to remain permanently.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Eternally.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eternally. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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