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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
Sylvan Lane, The Hill, 30 June 2025
The Tramp tries to strike it rich in Alaska during the Klondike gold rush with his eternal optimist of a pal, Big Jim.
—Colin Fleming, Chicago Tribune, 27 June 2025
New York Times, 8 Apr. 2022
But hope springs eternal, maybe more so in baseball than anywhere else.
—John Wilkens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Apr. 2022
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Adjective
The eternal optimist: Kevin Hassett While Hassett has served a variety of economic roles in both of Trump’s administrations, he’s shared one major goal among them: tout the benefits of the president’s agenda when markets and the country writ large are doubting it.
—Sylvan Lane, The Hill, 30 June 2025
The Tramp tries to strike it rich in Alaska during the Klondike gold rush with his eternal optimist of a pal, Big Jim.
—Colin Fleming, Chicago Tribune, 27 June 2025
Noun
Youth, like hope, seemingly springs eternal at the dawn of a new season.
—New York Times, 8 Apr. 2022
But hope springs eternal, maybe more so in baseball than anywhere else.
—John Wilkens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Apr. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for eternal
Adjective
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The main character is a girl who stumbles upon a spring, and a family near that spring, the Tucks, is immortal.—
Maureen Lee Lenker Published,
EW.com,
16 July 2025
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The other main cast member, Guillermo (Harvey Guillén), a human familiar turned vampire turned human once more, isn’t in this scene, having once again left the house in the dangerously hapless hands of his immortal onetime employers.—
Devin Oktar Yalkin,
Vulture,
15 July 2025
Adjective
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Watersport opportunities are endless, and anglers have their choice of fishing spots.—
Rebecca Deurlein,
Southern Living,
22 July 2025
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The options are endless, and TikTok creators are embracing everything from herbal infusions to edible flowers.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 July 2025
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Purpose That Carries Forward The most enduring purpose is not one that is declared.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
19 July 2025
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Letterman’s 22-year tenure yielded some of late-night TV’s most enduring musical moments.—
Walden Green,
Pitchfork,
18 July 2025
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The big question, though, is how the art stays permanent when a simple shake of the device erases the image on the gray screen.—
Mark Gray,
People.com,
24 July 2025
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The first phase of that plan is to offer temporary or permanent beds to roughly 350 people.—
Jordan Smith,
IndyStar,
24 July 2025
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And the ongoing chaotic tariff environment continues to exacerbate persistent supply chain instability.—
Jerrold Lundquist,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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The jury was shown transcripts of angry emails and text messages between Serafini and his wife’s parents showing a heated, ongoing dispute over a $1.3 million loan from his in-laws to help fund his wife’s fledgling horse ranch business.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
14 July 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
Adjective
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But experts say a health issue called time blindness could be to blame for perpetual tardiness.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
14 July 2025
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Will Cavanagh ever stop living in perpetual crisis mode?—
John Blake,
CNN Money,
13 July 2025
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The immediate or lasting consequences for wildlife in the area have received less attention.—
Joan Meiners,
AZCentral.com,
19 July 2025
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Take time to ensure that your foundation is strong and adaptable—this will be key to creating lasting connections.—
Emily Reynolds,
Forbes.com,
18 July 2025
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“Eternal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eternal. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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