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as in forever
for all time
a group of jaded teenagers with their perpetually bored expressions
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as in constantly
on every relevant occasion
the perpetually smiling host of the morning talk show
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Recent Examples of perpetually
President Trump’s dial is perpetually set on bellicose.
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Michael Luo, New Yorker, 8 June 2025
While older games in the series relied heavily on memorizing courses and perpetually driving with precision around every bend, there’s now a lot more ways to play catch up and get ahead.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 6 June 2025
Some of that comes down to the casting of Matthew Goode as the miserable, perpetually sarcastic Carl.
—Nina Metz Chicago Tribune, Boston Herald, 1 June 2025
Considering the changes in the world's climate over the last 5 years, many brands are revealing their true colors, and that may or may not be something a creator wants to be associated with perpetually.
—Kristen Bousquet, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025
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Michael Luo, New Yorker, 8 June 2025
While older games in the series relied heavily on memorizing courses and perpetually driving with precision around every bend, there’s now a lot more ways to play catch up and get ahead.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 6 June 2025
Some of that comes down to the casting of Matthew Goode as the miserable, perpetually sarcastic Carl.
—Nina Metz Chicago Tribune, Boston Herald, 1 June 2025
Considering the changes in the world's climate over the last 5 years, many brands are revealing their true colors, and that may or may not be something a creator wants to be associated with perpetually.
—Kristen Bousquet, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for perpetually
Adverb
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But for many, the psychological bond with the ocean had been forever broken.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
5 June 2025
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The kind of love that felt like finding a paradise island, but then losing the coordinates forever.—
Greta Morgan
June 5,
Literary Hub,
5 June 2025
Adverb
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Having a player who is constantly creating second chances for your team is a huge boost to your offense.—
Mat Issa,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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The incident's central command constantly receives progress reports from firefighters on the ground.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
9 June 2025
Adverb
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With Allen leading the way, the Bills are always going to be a team to watch.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 June 2025
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His major tournament résumé was always particularly thin.—
Brendan Quinn,
New York Times,
15 June 2025
Adverb
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With expectations continually rising, now is a good time for CEOs not only to review organizational performance metrics but also to conduct a self-audit.—
Julian Hayes II,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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Plus, continually eating small amounts of food can be less satisfying than eating a large amount of food all at once.—
Caroline Tien,
SELF,
6 June 2025
Adverb
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Patterson complained about her in-laws behind their backs Erin and Simon Patterson got married in 2007 and, after splitting and reconciling multiple times over the years, separated permanently in 2015.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
7 June 2025
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And in lieu of that lack of editorial process, its author has clearly misplaced, if not permanently lost, his once unimpeachable grip on his true north.—
Abe Beame,
Rolling Stone,
7 June 2025
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General Release: September Apple invariably releases iOS in September, coinciding with the latest iPhone series.—
David Phelan,
Forbes.com,
9 June 2025
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But, as is invariably the case when government intervenes in markets and imposes price controls, the cure was worse than the disease.—
Adam Summers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 June 2025
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“Perpetually.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perpetually. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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