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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
The one thing that’s always consistent is my perpetually dry hair turning brassy, yellow, and dull just a few weeks after my appointments.
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Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 16 May 2025
And for the perpetually curious, any summer day is the perfect time to learn something completely new.
—The Atlantic, 15 May 2025
The conclave — a historically secretive and solemn election attended only by older men in red cloaks — had a wider following this time around, particularly among the young, non-religious and perpetually online.
—Mariel Padilla, Them., 8 May 2025
Craig’s wife Tami (Kate Mara), a cancer survivor clearly still in love with her firefighter ex-boyfriend, is perpetually embarrassed by him.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 8 May 2025
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Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 16 May 2025
And for the perpetually curious, any summer day is the perfect time to learn something completely new.
—The Atlantic, 15 May 2025
The conclave — a historically secretive and solemn election attended only by older men in red cloaks — had a wider following this time around, particularly among the young, non-religious and perpetually online.
—Mariel Padilla, Them., 8 May 2025
Craig’s wife Tami (Kate Mara), a cancer survivor clearly still in love with her firefighter ex-boyfriend, is perpetually embarrassed by him.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 8 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for perpetually
Adverb
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Aging research often gets lumped in with science fiction-like efforts to stop aging or live forever, but its real goal is far more grounded: to improve health across the lifespan.—
Jenny Lehmann,
Discover Magazine,
24 May 2025
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Dog Overlooked At Adoption Event Gets Happy Ending By Alice Gibbs Senior Life and Trends Reporter Newsweek Is A Trust Project Member news article 0 A dog that was recently overlooked at a Kentucky adoption event has found her forever home.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 May 2025
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The central theme was people governance in a constantly changing business environment.—
John M. Bremen,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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As enthusiasts on all things sleep, AD editors are constantly testing all the must-haves to complete a bedroom.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
28 May 2025
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In the film, Elle Woods notoriously wore pink and always carried around her Chihuahua named Bruiser Woods.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
23 May 2025
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Since May 2024, Jupiter has expanded your zone of career, legacy, and leadership, reminding you that success isn’t always about control or perfection.—
Colin Bedell,
Them.,
22 May 2025
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The research comes at a time where data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics is showing the cost of living to be continually outpacing earnings, leaving many Americans struggling to make ends meet.—
Marni Rose McFall,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 May 2025
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Michels’s priorities as a council member are economic development, infrastructure improvements, the maintenance and safety of parks, and continually improving his ability to serve the community.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 May 2025
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The doll was originally on display at the Warrens’ Occult Museum, which permanently closed to the public in 2019 after Lorraine Warren, one of the original owners, died, according to Atlas Obscura.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
26 May 2025
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Europe stands to benefit, too: a successful deal could help shift the geopolitical balance in the South Caucasus permanently away from Russia.—
Zaur Shiriyev,
Foreign Affairs,
26 May 2025
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Lots of business and invariably underpinned by Villa being mindful of PSR.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
29 May 2025
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Some tennis players resort to taking photos of ball marks No matter the form of officiating, there invariably are times when athletes — perhaps eyesight or faith strained by heat-of-the-moment tension and an eagerness to be correct — just won’t agree with a call.—
Howard Fendrich,
Chicago Tribune,
27 May 2025
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“Perpetually.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perpetually. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.
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