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as in immortal
having an existence or validity that does not change or diminish
a charming fable that presents some eternal truths in a fresh way
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as in endless
lasting forever
the quest for some magic potion that promises eternal youth
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Recent Examples of eternal
Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 21 Mar. 2025
The man who is arguably the most famous or legendary keyboard sideman in rock talked with Variety about the circumstances of his new album, his current west coast tour (with more dates to be added further east) and his eternal eagerness to salute his forebears.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 28 Mar. 2025
John Wilkens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Apr. 2022
More significantly, if life eternal is to know the only true God, as John 17:3 states, is their salvation at stake?
—The Salt Lake Tribune, 26 Mar. 2022
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Adjective
The question reflects eternal anxiety about rap’s future as a storytelling medium.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 21 Mar. 2025
The man who is arguably the most famous or legendary keyboard sideman in rock talked with Variety about the circumstances of his new album, his current west coast tour (with more dates to be added further east) and his eternal eagerness to salute his forebears.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 28 Mar. 2025
Noun
But hope springs eternal, maybe more so in baseball than anywhere else.
—John Wilkens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Apr. 2022
More significantly, if life eternal is to know the only true God, as John 17:3 states, is their salvation at stake?
—The Salt Lake Tribune, 26 Mar. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for eternal
Adjective
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Each time he’s killed testing the alien atmosphere for viruses or absorbing massive amounts of radiation on a space walk, he’s resurrected in a printing machine in what amounts to a hilariously terrible immortal drudgery.—
Alison Willmore,
Vulture,
7 Mar. 2025
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In subsequent retcons and embellishments over the years, before the Big Bang occurred for the seventh round, Galan was infused with the glowing omnipotent essence of the Sentience of the Cosmos to become the immortal being Galactus.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
12 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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From turning it into a dedicated work phone to repurposing it as a security camera, the possibilities are endless.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
FOXNews.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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Annuals are known for their amazing flower power, putting on an endless show from spring through frost.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
6 Apr. 2025
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One of the most enduring figures in modern history, her time on the throne spanned 14 U.S. presidencies and 15 British Prime Ministers.—
Meredith Kile,
People.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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For leaders, Chamberlain’s story delivers a crucial lesson: the most enduring brands are not those that hide behind a flawless facade.—
Jeetendr Sehdev,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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My nipples would lose sensation for about a year while the scars healed, and there was a chance that the loss of sensation would be permanent.—
Nicola Dall'Asen,
Allure,
7 Apr. 2025
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The original location at 51 Mercer Street opened as a gallery that was called Em Pty Gallery, where there were no permanent fixtures.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
7 Apr. 2025
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Reps for Amazon and Howell are not commenting, but sources say negotiations are currently ongoing for Howell to join the series.—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
9 Apr. 2025
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Discussions around a new tax bill are ongoing on Capitol Hill, but there does not currently appear to be any pointed push to remove the tax exemption on these bonds.—
Jesse Pound,
CNBC,
9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Officials said overnight enforcement will focus on common and continuing offenses such as commercial vehicles parked in residential areas and permit violations.—
Michelle Deal-Zimmerman,
Baltimore Sun,
6 Mar. 2025
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State of the labor market Initial weekly unemployment insurance claims have held in a fairly steady range around 220,000, though continuing claims earlier in November had hit their highest level in about three years.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
5 Dec. 2024
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Boredom with everything: his antics, his non-music tweets, and the perpetual discourse cycle.—
Jayson Buford,
Rolling Stone,
29 Mar. 2025
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Houston and Atlanta have been getting much of the buzz whenever the subject of the NHL expanding to 34 teams comes about, but Quebec City is the perpetual bridesmaid in this courtship.—
Phil Thompson,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Mar. 2025
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While entirely arbitrary, centuries are football’s convenient shorthand for recognising quality, consistency and lasting impact.—
Conor O'Neill,
New York Times,
2 Apr. 2025
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The city should seize this opportunity to make lasting progress.—
Chéri Pierre,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 Apr. 2025
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“Eternal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eternal. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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