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as in perpetuity
endless time
the question whether the universe will end someday or continue to exist in eternity
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as in immortality
unending existence after death
a firm belief in the eternity of the soul
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as in forever
a long or seemingly long period of time
we waited in line for tickets for an eternity
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Recent Examples of eternity
This is especially important in video content creation, where the production cycle can last for months, as well as for the technology industry, where that cycle can seem like an eternity.
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Anatolii Kasianov, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2025
Long-time spots thanked their customers and strode into the sunset with more than a little pride, knowing that 10 years or more is an eternity in restaurant terms.
—Miami Herald, 15 Aug. 2025
Their gazes lock for what seems like an eternity until Conrad breaks the moment, asking for help to stand.
—Sara Netzley, EW.com, 13 Aug. 2025
But Kiana enlists her postmortem union rep and a deeper investigation into her Earthly life will determine the right place for Kiana to spend eternity.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for eternity
Anatolii Kasianov, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2025
Long-time spots thanked their customers and strode into the sunset with more than a little pride, knowing that 10 years or more is an eternity in restaurant terms.
—Miami Herald, 15 Aug. 2025
Their gazes lock for what seems like an eternity until Conrad breaks the moment, asking for help to stand.
—Sara Netzley, EW.com, 13 Aug. 2025
But Kiana enlists her postmortem union rep and a deeper investigation into her Earthly life will determine the right place for Kiana to spend eternity.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for eternity
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As the film explores, Chauvet remained pristine because about 28,000 years ago a cliff collapsed sealing the entrance in virtual perpetuity until it was discovered by speleologists including Jean-Marie Chauvet.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
4 Sep. 2025
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That record will stand for perpetuity now that the course is midway through a $30 million renovation that will see two new wholly separate golf courses with their own singular vibes, the nearly complete Ocean Course and the inland Vineyard Course.—
Mike Dojc,
Forbes.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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Called the Amaranth of poets, this flower was considered the emblem of immortality, and was said to have been worn by the Thessalians at the funeral of Achilles.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 Sep. 2025
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Regardless of their differences, all Cosmists advocated for the attainment of immortality and colonization of outer space, goals people still strive for today.—
Tim Brinkhof,
Big Think,
12 Sep. 2025
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One way to mess with an option team’s Plan A is to not only stick them with third-and-forevers, but to put them in an early hole, making them throw out of desperation.—
Sean Keeler,
The Denver Post,
14 Sep. 2019
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Printed with thermochromic ink, the stamp reveals a second image of the moon when a finger is pressed to it, and a sheet of 16 Forever stamps features a map of the eclipse path.—
Meg Jones,
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel,
18 Aug. 2017
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Belly picked up Junior Mint after Conrad left, and saw the infinity necklace around his neck, and also saw a photo of herself as a child that her mom sent her.—
Sydney Bucksbaum,
Entertainment Weekly,
17 Sep. 2025
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The 8,000-square-foot property boasts extensive outdoor space, with an infinity swimming pool and a lounge area outfitted with a fireplace.—
India Roby,
Architectural Digest,
16 Sep. 2025
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Nowadays, the outdoors with all its foreverness and fresh air is becoming that go-to place to celebrate our upcoming holidays.—
Marni Jameson,
orlandosentinel.com,
20 Nov. 2020
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“Eternity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eternity. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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