1
as in permanently
for all time
we'll be best friends forever
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2
as in constantly
on every relevant occasion
he is forever reminding me to wear my hat and gloves in cold weather
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as in months
a long or seemingly long period of time
it took forever to fill out all the forms
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Recent Examples of forever
Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 4 Feb. 2025
That our forever work is to learn to hold the brutal and beautiful in the same palm.
—Ilana Kaplan, People.com, 3 Feb. 2025
Chabeli Herrera, miamiherald, 17 Aug. 2017
Forever stamps are always equal to the current First-Class Mail service 1-ounce price.
—Michael McGough, sacbee, 14 July 2017
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Adverb
Rih’s forever It-Girl status stems from her ability to make a piece her own.
—Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 4 Feb. 2025
That our forever work is to learn to hold the brutal and beautiful in the same palm.
—Ilana Kaplan, People.com, 3 Feb. 2025
Noun
Forever is gonna start aboard Royal Caribbean International’s Oasis of the Seas Monday with a concert of lunar proportions.
—Chabeli Herrera, miamiherald, 17 Aug. 2017
Forever stamps are always equal to the current First-Class Mail service 1-ounce price.
—Michael McGough, sacbee, 14 July 2017
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for forever
Adverb
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Lunar update The far side of the moon, which permanently faces away from Earth, is home to many wonders — including a massive crater near the lunar south pole with deep grooves radiating away from it.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN,
8 Feb. 2025
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Trump calls for Gaza to come under U.S. control and for Palestinians to be permanently resettled out of Gaza.—
Domenico Montanaro,
NPR,
7 Feb. 2025
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The only concern that may be raised would be if people constantly wait for the goods to go on sale and not buy them when the goods are fresh.—
Peiyu Lin,
USA TODAY,
11 Feb. 2025
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In Apple Music promotional videos with Timothee Chalamet (which was a choice), Kendrick without prompt constantly acknowledges the song.—
Essence,
Essence,
10 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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Anything with a Negro League legend will always catch my eye.—
Brooks Peck,
The Athletic,
15 Feb. 2025
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So my idea with per capita allotments has always been that'll control costs.—
Victoria Knight,
Axios,
15 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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City water quality is within health safety standards and the city is working to continually lower mineral levels (iron, manganese), Mareck said.—
Chuck Rupnow,
Twin Cities,
6 Feb. 2025
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Unlike the polio or smallpox vaccine, which could be administered once for lifelong protection, the influenza vaccine needed to be continually updated to be effective against an ever-changing virus.—
Alexandra M. Lord,
The Conversation,
6 Feb. 2025
Noun
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That’s always been in there for me, this idea that nature has a will, that nature longs for something.—
Christian Blauvelt,
IndieWire,
31 Jan. 2025
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Kirke longs for summer camp, public school, and the average college experience.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
30 Jan. 2025
Noun
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There, Barrichello was quickest by a full second, an eternity for an F1 lap time.—
Erik Shilling,
Robb Report,
6 Feb. 2025
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Alternating blue and white topaz eternity hoop earrings: on sale for $255 Original price: $510 These blue and white topaz eternity hoop earrings are refined enough to be worn out to a fancy restaurant, but classic enough to be worn with everyday outfits as well.—
Christopher Murray,
Fox News,
30 Jan. 2025
Adverb
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Your guide will lead you to the attraction at hand — invariably an ancient temple — and then tell you about it.—
Marla Jo Fisher,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Feb. 2025
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The thousands of attendees — who came mostly in the suggested black tie, along with some in not-nearly-so-black tie-dye — were there for the charity but also to charitably treat themselves to what almost invariably turns out to be one of the finest all-star concerts of the year.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
1 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Applying early — before her full retirement age of 67 — means settling for a smaller check.—
Liz Weston,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Feb. 2025
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The festival, a beloved Presidents Day weekend tradition, continues Sunday and Monday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Haulover Park, north of Miami Beach, offering kite-flying demonstrations, activities for all ages, and a chance to experience the magic of the wind.—
Matias J. Ocner,
Miami Herald,
16 Feb. 2025
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“Forever.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forever. Accessed 19 Feb. 2025.
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