as in eternity
endless time
lands that should remain in their wild state in perpetuity
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Recent Examples of perpetuity
Only that one year keeps marching into perpetuity.
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Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 6 June 2026
Or that the dryer will fluff in perpetuity.
—Inga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 May 2026
The consecrated land is leased in perpetuity to the British Royal Navy, who participate in an annual ceremony to commemorate the lives lost.
—Caroline Eubanks, Travel + Leisure, 22 May 2026
In hearings this year, the California’s Department of Finance said the program was meant to run for a limited time and expressed concern about funding it in perpetuity from the state budget.
—Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
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Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 6 June 2026
Or that the dryer will fluff in perpetuity.
—Inga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 May 2026
The consecrated land is leased in perpetuity to the British Royal Navy, who participate in an annual ceremony to commemorate the lives lost.
—Caroline Eubanks, Travel + Leisure, 22 May 2026
In hearings this year, the California’s Department of Finance said the program was meant to run for a limited time and expressed concern about funding it in perpetuity from the state budget.
—Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for perpetuity
Noun
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At 29 years old, Brunson now has two college championships, a collection of National Player of the Year Awards, an NBA title, an NBA Finals MVP crown and the core of the Big Apple for eternity.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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Formative minutes stretched on for eternity — winning a track competition, a first kiss — but eight weeks flashed by in a hot hazy glimmer.—
Sophia Solano,
Washington Post,
13 June 2026
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One creator combining these two phenomena — catering to a seeming infinity of niche interests while also showing his face to stay on YouTube’s good side — is Simon Whistler.—
Andrew Zucker,
HollywoodReporter,
13 June 2026
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Maybe the Sparks can trade every first round pick for infinity and beyond and the two of them can be roommates!—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
13 June 2026
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Nowadays, the outdoors with all its foreverness and fresh air is becoming that go-to place to celebrate our upcoming holidays.—
Marni Jameson,
orlandosentinel.com,
20 Nov. 2020
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“Perpetuity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perpetuity. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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