1
as in permanently
for all time
we'll be best friends forever
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2
as in constantly
on every relevant occasion
he is forever reminding me to wear my hat and gloves in cold weather
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as in months
a long or seemingly long period of time
it took forever to fill out all the forms
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Recent Examples of forever
Andres Viglucci,
Miami Herald,
30 June 2026
Galactic Thematics This extra delves into the bonds between characters, examining the alliances that are tested, the connections that are broken, and those that endure and evolve forever.
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Anthony D'alessandro,
Deadline,
30 June 2026
Miami Herald,
5 Apr. 2026
Those tush-pushes can’t beat you if The Winter Soldier’s facing third-and-forevers.
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Joe Nguyen,
Denver Post,
17 Jan. 2026
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Adverb
Some sites are ‘lost forever’ The list of sites in the heart of Miami that have been found, only to be lost again, is at the same time discouraging and startling.
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Andres Viglucci,
Miami Herald,
30 June 2026
Galactic Thematics This extra delves into the bonds between characters, examining the alliances that are tested, the connections that are broken, and those that endure and evolve forever.
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Anthony D'alessandro,
Deadline,
30 June 2026
Noun
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.
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Miami Herald,
5 Apr. 2026
Those tush-pushes can’t beat you if The Winter Soldier’s facing third-and-forevers.
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Joe Nguyen,
Denver Post,
17 Jan. 2026
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Depending on the outcome, the money could be restored or LAHSA could be permanently barred from receiving funds.
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Also, the Sheriff’s Office honored Murphy with a memorial permanently displayed within the Patrol Division.
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In Berlin, talent were constantly asked about their political opinions at the film press conferences.
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And like the photons that travel billions of light-years to reach us, new fragments are constantly falling into place.
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The star power continued at City Hall, where Spike Lee, Patrick Ewing and Carmelo Anthony were among those who went from float ride-a-longs to seats at the ceremony.
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This year’s 10-day-long edition brought together an international slate of independent films across narrative, documentary, animation, experimental and short-form categories.
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While teenagers have always looked to older peers for inspiration, social media has accelerated and amplified this process.
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The Boyle Heights blaze, similar to the Eaton and Palisades fires, has revealed the region’s air monitoring can’t always tell people what they’ve been exposed to in a disaster.
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Yet the company seems to continually miscalculate the extent to which this dynamic will jeopardize its business.
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At times, some groups may feel overlooked or insufficiently welcomed, reminding us that inclusion is a value that must continually be expanded and reaffirmed.
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Rakholia also noted that the princess appeared to be wearing an Annoushka eternity band given to her by husband Prince William at the time of their first child Prince George’s birth in 2013.
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Because the worst thing that can happen for this kind of collection is to be sealed up in a vault for the rest of eternity.
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To me, being a refugee meant being eternally lonely.
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Thanks to its colorful cast of characters, which ranged from the Sprouse twins to the eternally helpful bellhop Esteban (Adrian R'Mante), the original adventures of Zack and Cody put a new and memorable spin on the classic Eloise fantasy of living in a hotel.
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The 47-year-old Marvel star has participated in USO events and has consistently expressed his gratitude to service members for protecting the nation's freedoms.
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If your leadership discussions consistently and quickly end in consensus, that is not a sign of cohesion.
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“Forever.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forever. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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