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
Carly Tagen-Dye, People.com, 4 Aug. 2025
Sarah Jessica Parker is saying goodbye to the forever iconic Carrie Bradshaw.
—Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 1 Aug. 2025
Chabeli Herrera, miamiherald, 17 Aug. 2017
Forever stamps are always equal to the current First-Class Mail service 1-ounce price.
—Michael McGough, sacbee, 14 July 2017
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Adverb
Polly in turn begins digging through her own family history — and comes to see just how much her book club might change her life forever.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, People.com, 4 Aug. 2025
Sarah Jessica Parker is saying goodbye to the forever iconic Carrie Bradshaw.
—Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 1 Aug. 2025
Noun
Forever is gonna start aboard Royal Caribbean International’s Oasis of the Seas Monday with a concert of lunar proportions.
—Chabeli Herrera, miamiherald, 17 Aug. 2017
Forever stamps are always equal to the current First-Class Mail service 1-ounce price.
—Michael McGough, sacbee, 14 July 2017
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for forever
Adverb
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The Four were created and introduced by Marvel legends Stan Lee and Jack Kirby in 1961, a mighty quartet of space pioneers whose DNA was permanently altered on a space mission, giving them superpowers and transforming them into beloved celebrities.—
Stephen Schaefer,
Boston Herald,
25 July 2025
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The industry throughout California was jolted by the closure of Golden Gate Fields near Berkeley, which closed permanently in 2024 after 83 years of operation.—
MARIANA GARCIA,
Sacbee.com,
24 July 2025
Adverb
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Her face became constantly red and blotchy, like a persistent rash or rosacea across her face, neck and chest.—
Jordan Greene,
People.com,
28 July 2025
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Mom shorts, oversized T-shirts, cargo pants, and more summer styles that my teen and I are constantly sharing.—
Jacquelyn Smith,
Parents,
28 July 2025
Adverb
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And always remember to keep your eyes on the prize, your nose to the grindstone, your shoulder to the wheel, your hand on the tiller, your face to the wind, your chin up, your ear tothe ground, and your foot on the pedal.—
Richard Lederer,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 Aug. 2025
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People walking past my house would always stop and look at it.—
Tim Carter,
Hartford Courant,
2 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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But Preller’s ability to continually regenerate his pitching staff, largely at club-friendly rates, is a big reason the Padres might reach the postseason for the fourth time in six years — and keep their competitive window open for the foreseeable future.—
Ken Rosenthal,
New York Times,
25 July 2025
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However, rising hotel costs for attendees and studios continually remain top of mind.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
24 July 2025
Noun
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Frank longs for the days when a badge allowed a middle-aged white man to play god; the days when cops didn’t have to pretend like there were consequences for shooting people, and there wasn’t any bodycam footage of him using his gun to cut the bathroom line at a coffee shop.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
30 July 2025
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In recent appearances, she’s been back to wearing her dark brunette long and one-length, in loose relaxed waves or in a bouncy blowout.—
Lorena Meouchi,
Vogue,
17 July 2025
Noun
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Since his reign as the original Black Sabbath member, the Rock and Roll Hall of Famer has left behind a plethora of hefty tunes that will rock on for eternity.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
23 July 2025
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Egyptians saw eternity in your unspooling center— Ramses covered his eyes with your concentric rings.—
Peter Balakian,
New Yorker,
14 July 2025
Adverb
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Plunkett was the unsung hero of that England team, the man who bowled the unsexy middle overs and invariably picked up crucial wickets: three of which came in the final, during that extraordinary win over New Zealand.—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
29 July 2025
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The middle class is invariably going to be stuck with a portion of that the bill.—
Alfonse D’Amato,
New York Daily News,
27 July 2025
Noun
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Two other girls - ages 8 and 11 - were rushed to Ryder Trauma Center at Jackson Memorial Hospital in critical condition.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
3 Aug. 2025
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The photo was posted just days after Pope Francis died on Easter this year at age 88.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
3 Aug. 2025
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“Forever.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forever. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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