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
All this, plus Zwick gives indications of frustration with the perpetually offended.
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John Tamny, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Even though my California poppy receives half or more of the day’s sun, its roots are perpetually in the shade.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 30 Aug. 2025
Slack's perpetually free plan is quite generous.
—John Brandon, PC Magazine, 26 Aug. 2025
The pair, both sporting glasses and athleisure wear, recreated some of their magical chemistry from the infamous movie Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, in which Broderick plays the title character while Ruck portrays his perpetually pessimistic best friend, Cameron.
—Clare Fisher, People.com, 26 Aug. 2025
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John Tamny, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Even though my California poppy receives half or more of the day’s sun, its roots are perpetually in the shade.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 30 Aug. 2025
Slack's perpetually free plan is quite generous.
—John Brandon, PC Magazine, 26 Aug. 2025
The pair, both sporting glasses and athleisure wear, recreated some of their magical chemistry from the infamous movie Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, in which Broderick plays the title character while Ruck portrays his perpetually pessimistic best friend, Cameron.
—Clare Fisher, People.com, 26 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for perpetually
Adverb
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Then, a 2022 diagnosis changed her life forever.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
18 Sep. 2025
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Speaking of forever, that’s the sort of enduring impact he’s made on Kansas City, the NFL and to an increasingly international audience as the face of a team that’s played in Brazil, Germany and Mexico over the last few seasons.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
18 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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If your aesthetic is constantly evolving, this subtle striped rug will grow with you.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
16 Sep. 2025
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During his sojourn in Philadelphia, Ali constantly challenged Frazier to unsanctioned fights.—
Vann R. Newkirk II,
The Atlantic,
16 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Greenberg did not always have Capitol Hill in mind.—
Rebecca Beitsch,
The Hill,
18 Sep. 2025
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Renewables are intermittent, though—the sun doesn't always shine, and the wind doesn't always blow.—
Michaila Byrne,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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As a baby boomer and an amateur genealogist, I am continually frustrated by the lack of interest my grandchildren’s generation seems to have in learning about their family history — particularly mine.—
Jeanne Phillips,
Mercury News,
13 Sep. 2025
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The guardrail to this application is ensuring the rules, framework and sourcing are continually validated, and that assumptions are not allowed to be carried versus validated continually.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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That’s not the place with the cheapest drink specials, permanently sticky counter tops and ketchup on bread being served as pizza slices.—
The Athletic College Football Staff,
New York Times,
11 Sep. 2025
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And the team has survived the loss of forward Patrick Agyemang, permanently transferred to an English team in July, with no real issues.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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The fans remained unobtrusive throughout testing, and the chassis remained consistently comfortable (if not cool) to the touch.—
Charles Jefferies,
PC Magazine,
18 Sep. 2025
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At the same time, employers consistently rank critical thinking, communication, and the ability to collaborate across differences as some of the most valuable workplace skills.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Spanning some 22 million acres, the state's eternally emerald forests are one of its most iconic features.—
Zoe Baillargeon,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Sep. 2025
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His life was secured eternally by His Savior, Jesus Christ.—
Ashley J. DiMella,
FOXNews.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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The Black Rabbit is the kind of Manhattan restaurant that invariably gets described as a clubhouse.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
7 Sep. 2025
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As Democrats remain dissatisfied with Justice Department's records compliance with a House Oversight Committee subpoena, the Rules panel is likely to resume its pressure campaign that could invariably renew the stalemate.—
Lauren Peller,
ABC News,
2 Sep. 2025
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“Perpetually.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perpetually. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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