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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
The history wonks upstairs tell us that ancient Egyptians considered butterflies to be symbols of eternity, souls and divine transformation.
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Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 9 May 2026
These artists used gold to suggest divine space, eternity, and spiritual meaning.
—George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 8 May 2026
Where is Grace Kelly’s eternity band engagement ring now?
—Alyssa Modos, PEOPLE, 7 May 2026
In October, a man who had developed a relationship with Gemini died by suicide after Gemini promised him an eternity together; the man’s estate sued Google.
—Andrew R. Chow, Time, 6 May 2026
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Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 9 May 2026
These artists used gold to suggest divine space, eternity, and spiritual meaning.
—George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 8 May 2026
Where is Grace Kelly’s eternity band engagement ring now?
—Alyssa Modos, PEOPLE, 7 May 2026
In October, a man who had developed a relationship with Gemini died by suicide after Gemini promised him an eternity together; the man’s estate sued Google.
—Andrew R. Chow, Time, 6 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for eternity
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In hearings this year, the California’s Department of Finance said the program was meant to run for a limited time and expressed concern about funding it in perpetuity from the state budget.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2026
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The neighborhood governs how the assets are used, maintaining local control in perpetuity while using profits for reinvestment.—
Alex Amouyel,
Fortune,
14 May 2026
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Over the years, the Preakness party has become legendary as horses run at immortality and people come to celebrate the sport in fine fashion.—
Danny Brewer,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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Morton produced one of the stranger careers in NFL history at quarterback, full of highs but with football immortality just out of reach.—
Jim Barnes,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 May 2026
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Miami trailed 1-0 fast, in the sixth minute, when the defense left Guilherme Biro unmarked for a downward header off a corner kick, gifting Biro the forever-history of the first goal in the new stadium.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
5 Apr. 2026
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Those tush-pushes can’t beat you if The Winter Soldier’s facing third-and-forevers.—
Joe Nguyen,
Denver Post,
17 Jan. 2026
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In my opinion, this situation of undecidability can only be avoided if the structure of space and time is discrete — that is, characterized by a countable infinity of points only.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
18 May 2026
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The rooms The 63 rooms and suites range from one- to three-bedrooms, and all are spacious (although the largest is a 4,500-square-foot three-bedroom villa with a private infinity plunge pool).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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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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Declan’s actress wife, Maud (Victoria Smurfit), feels desperately lonely and cast aside, and longs to return to London.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
15 May 2026
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Now, decades later, Maple longs to provide a good life for her son.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
10 May 2026
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“Eternity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eternity. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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