1
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
The place is perpetually packed, with just a few tables on the sidewalk and inside.
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Terry Ward, Travel + Leisure, 9 May 2026
Prada, perpetually ahead of the trends, continues to refine and update its America’s Cup models, originally made for its Luna Rossa sailing team in the late 1990s.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 9 May 2026
The atmosphere is perpetually visible and measurable to meteorologists.
—Quanta Magazine, 8 May 2026
Her desk was perpetually covered in Post-it notes of various neon hues.
—E. Tammy Kim, New Yorker, 7 May 2026
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Terry Ward, Travel + Leisure, 9 May 2026
Prada, perpetually ahead of the trends, continues to refine and update its America’s Cup models, originally made for its Luna Rossa sailing team in the late 1990s.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 9 May 2026
The atmosphere is perpetually visible and measurable to meteorologists.
—Quanta Magazine, 8 May 2026
Her desk was perpetually covered in Post-it notes of various neon hues.
—E. Tammy Kim, New Yorker, 7 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for perpetually
Recent Examples of Synonyms for perpetually
Adverb
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And the Lakers — loaded with trade ammunition and cap space and forever wishing on star players — are going to be expected to make a play.—
Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
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The redistricting forever wars have Republicans carving up predominantly Black majority districts nationwide.—
S.E. Cupp,
New York Daily News,
13 May 2026
Adverb
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Parting ways with Morey was ultimately not an easy decision for the 76ers, but Philadelphia’s inability to take the next step in a constantly changing East played a significant role in the organization’s direction.—
Tony Jones,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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Stir in the butter until melted, add the garlic, and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant and lightly brown, 1 to 2 minutes.—
Caron Golden,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 May 2026
Adverb
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There was always a good chance Mahomes would be ready for the team’s season opener, and the Chiefs provided an update recently saying Mahomes may be ready for training camp.—
Saad Yousuf,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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While El Niño doesn’t always perform as expected for Southern California, some experts still find value in using its arrival as a scene-setter for potential weather impacts.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2026
Adverb
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That public has continually widened its gullet and gulped.—
Dan Greene,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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Twilio Predictively Tames Its Customer Service System Communications leader Twilio has launched a conversational AI assistant that continually evolves.—
Eric Siegel,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
Adverb
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The exemptions would sunset in 2032 so legislators could review the bill’s effect before deciding whether to enact the policy permanently.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
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Across Gowanus, thousands of new homes have been built and are planned, and 35% of those will be deeply and permanently affordable.—
Michelle de la Uz,
New York Daily News,
13 May 2026
Adverb
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During a debate on April 28 hosted by CBS, candidates discussed everything from health care to the Golden State’s home insurance crisis and consistently took jabs at one another.—
James Ward,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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The report said policymakers could also help by strengthening access to affordable housing, transportation, child care and other social supports that can affect whether people are able to consistently seek treatment.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 May 2026
Adverb
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Other dives have been conducted to inter the remains of Arizona survivors who wanted to rest eternally with their former shipmates.—
Jim Mustian,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2026
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Once teased for their transness, Little Death is now eternally doomed to the bottom of the lake at Camp Tivoli when not seasonally resurfacing to kill horny teenagers (and, of course, doomed to be reincarnated in endless sequels).—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
13 May 2026
Adverb
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Family dynamics have frequently been at the heart of Koreeda’s films, invariably distinguished by his exceptional direction of children.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
16 May 2026
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In practice, technology providers that treat product development as a closed process almost invariably drift from the needs of their customers.—
Eilon Reshef,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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“Perpetually.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perpetually. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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