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as in ancient
dating or surviving from the distant past
dateless artifacts left by an obscure people of the distant past
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as in eternal
lasting forever
the dateless cycle of the seasons
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as in immortal
having an existence or validity that does not change or diminish
it is because of their dateless themes that the plays of Shakespeare are still performed today
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Recent Examples of dateless
Her theory about dateless, spiraling young men ends with home prices declining for years, or even decades.
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Byalena Botros, Fortune, 12 Apr. 2024
All my Cinderellas didn’t find their March romance and went home dateless for the second weekend.
—J. Brady McCollough, Los Angeles Times, 22 Mar. 2023
Dreams are usually dateless, absent from the illusion of the flow of time.
—Riley Van Steward, Forbes, 10 Feb. 2023
Byalena Botros, Fortune, 12 Apr. 2024
All my Cinderellas didn’t find their March romance and went home dateless for the second weekend.
—J. Brady McCollough, Los Angeles Times, 22 Mar. 2023
Dreams are usually dateless, absent from the illusion of the flow of time.
—Riley Van Steward, Forbes, 10 Feb. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dateless
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As in the novel the story is based on, the events kick off with the Yellow Turban Rebellion, which was a revolt during the late Eastern Han dynasty of ancient China.Diego Argüello, Rolling Stone, 13 Jan. 2025
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Met Gala to a dusty archaeological dig in 1930s Egypt in this masterful historical mystery centering on a cursed ancient artifact.Carly Tagen-Dye, People.com, 12 Jan. 2025
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Human nature may be eternal and universal, but culture matters — and culture is local and particular.Dan McLaughlin, National Review, 30 Dec. 2024
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Another visual question: When did the striking final image of the film, with Orlok and Ellen locked in an eternal embrace, come to you as a way to close the story?William Earl, Variety, 26 Dec. 2024
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O’Keefe, the likely bride, had been rendered immortal in silk by Cath, a dressmaker whose careful work was now in my possession.Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 18 Dec. 2024
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That implies Santa is immortal, but the film doesn’t hit the mythology angle too hard.Katie Rife, Vulture, 16 Nov. 2024
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Available in dozens of hues and sizes ranging from 14 to 64 ounces, the venerable vessel has won over even its strongest skeptics.Jenny Berg, Vogue, 7 Jan. 2025
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The venerable trad-jazz venue sits around the corner from Bourbon Street, where in the wee hours of Jan. 1, a man inspired by the Islamic State drove a pickup truck into crowds ringing in the New Year, killing 14 and injuring dozens more.Julian Sancton, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Jan. 2025
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The snowbirds are fleeing South to endless summer, Florida, Arizona, Mexico, the Caribbean.Marge Piercy, The Atlantic, 12 Jan. 2025
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In an era where data is the new oil, consent has become murky, often reduced to a fleeting checkbox at the bottom of an endless privacy policy.Jason Snyder, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
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That argument has had an enduring impact on moral philosophy and economics to this day.Sigal Samuel, Vox, 6 Jan. 2025
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And again, my goal has been to end this conflict in Gaza in a way that makes sure that Oct. 7 doesn’t happen again, that ends the suffering of people and does it in an enduring way that brings the hostages home.Lulu Garcia-Navarro, New York Times, 4 Jan. 2025
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The majority of the antique gnomes, many imported from Germany, are found in Fairyland Caverns, nestled into fairy tale scenes.Su-Jit Lin, Southern Living, 31 Dec. 2024
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Stylish Vintage Lighting The trend for brown, earthy shades and warm metallics is seeping into lighting design in the form of antique finishes and classic lighting styles.Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Dec. 2024
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As for the Las Vegas Raiders, who will finish with a non-winning record for the 20th time in the past 22 years, the seemingly perpetual rebuild continues.Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 3 Jan. 2025
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The task before Trump is to keep it that way — to recognize America not only as a place of eternal paradox but also of perpetual promise.Kenneth Lasson, Baltimore Sun, 1 Jan. 2025
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“Dateless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dateless. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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