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
Experts and influencers alike are perpetually warring over whether fats are dangerous for the heart, whether carbs are good or bad for your waistline, and how much protein a person truly needs.
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Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 9 Jan. 2025
Many viewers were shocked when the perpetually scowling antihero met an untimely demise in the final season.
—Matt Cabral, EW.com, 20 Jan. 2025
Stealing a glimpse of the perpetually changing, fleeting, flowing planet.
—Leath Tonino, Outside Online, 13 Jan. 2025
Vera is simply a very fine detective who perpetually pushes her often beleaguered team to leave no bank record unchecked, no statement unverified.
—Mary McNamara, Boston Herald, 12 Jan. 2025
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Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 9 Jan. 2025
Many viewers were shocked when the perpetually scowling antihero met an untimely demise in the final season.
—Matt Cabral, EW.com, 20 Jan. 2025
Stealing a glimpse of the perpetually changing, fleeting, flowing planet.
—Leath Tonino, Outside Online, 13 Jan. 2025
Vera is simply a very fine detective who perpetually pushes her often beleaguered team to leave no bank record unchecked, no statement unverified.
—Mary McNamara, Boston Herald, 12 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for perpetually
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Leon, even at this early stage, is a dashing buccaneer of a left back, forever setting off in search of adventure in the final third.—
Jack Lang,
The Athletic,
5 Feb. 2025
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Williams’ jersey will sell forever in Sacramento, Lee said.—
Annika Merrilees,
Sacramento Bee,
4 Feb. 2025
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James Marsden and Sterling K. Brown sang old-school R&B 'constantly' on set of Paradise Sign up for Entertainment Weekly's free daily newsletter to get breaking TV news, exclusive first looks, recaps, reviews, interviews with your favorite stars, and more.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
EW.com,
29 Jan. 2025
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Raising prices since 2012 Along its path to being the largest streaming service, Netflix has constantly raised prices since 2012, as The Verge recently illustrated.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
29 Jan. 2025
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The culture clashes are not stereotypical or overt, and Argentine characters always end up on top in terms of smarts.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
3 Feb. 2025
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LaVine was always a good citizen in Chicago, despite wanting out by the second year of his deal.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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Such ineptitude, and yet our leaders are continually reelected.—
U T Readers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Jan. 2025
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Hanging curtains around the doors will continually let the light in while helping to keep your area as your own.—
Macie Stump,
Southern Living,
26 Jan. 2025
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Others have asked for it to be permanently indexed to inflation.—
Ian Max Stevenson,
Idaho Statesman,
27 Jan. 2025
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Several state and federal laws permanently prohibit those convicted of certain charges — such as felony drug crimes — from owning a firearm without permanently stripping them of their right to vote under previous interpretations of those laws.—
Evan Mealins,
The Tennessean,
26 Jan. 2025
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The folks in charge — from conference commissioners, university presidents and athletic directors to district court judges, media executives and antitrust attorneys — invariably want the best for their constituents.—
Jon Wilner,
The Mercury News,
27 Jan. 2025
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The American, who invariably appeared in stylish workout clothes, had recently emerged from cancer with a heart rate closer to that of a healthy Yorkie than an adult human.—
Caity Weaver,
New York Times,
25 Jan. 2025
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“Perpetually.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perpetually. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.
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