1
: always
ever striving to improve
the ever-increasing population
2
a
: at any time
more than ever before
b
: in any way
how can I ever thank you
3
—used as an intensive
looks ever so angry
am I ever happy to see you
Synonyms
Examples of ever in a Sentence
The crime rate is higher now than it has ever been.
He's forgotten all he's ever learned about history.
Have you ever been to France?
She's doing fine and is as pretty as ever.
No one has ever seen a better example of woodwork.
Has this ever been done before?
Did it ever occur to you that I might like more myself?
That was the worst movie I ever saw.
Technology in recent years has become ever more sophisticated.
The deadline draws ever closer.
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Now nearly 60 years old, the iconic honeymoon hideaways, sought-after spots for not just romance but easy access to throngs of Technicolor sea creatures below, are looking better than ever.
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Kathryn Romeyn, Architectural Digest, 6 Dec. 2024
And despite your creative avoidance strategies, travel companies – particularly airlines – seem more addicted to fees than ever.
—Christopher Elliott, USA TODAY, 6 Dec. 2024
More than ever, parents and students are boldly self-advocating, which can be a good thing in some instances.
—Bonnie Kleffman, Austin American-Statesman, 6 Dec. 2024
Looking back, Stroh reflects on the time filming High School Musical 2, noting how the cast bonded more than ever while living together at a resort during the shoot.
—Jordan Greene, People.com, 6 Dec. 2024
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Kathryn Romeyn, Architectural Digest, 6 Dec. 2024
And despite your creative avoidance strategies, travel companies – particularly airlines – seem more addicted to fees than ever.
—Christopher Elliott, USA TODAY, 6 Dec. 2024
More than ever, parents and students are boldly self-advocating, which can be a good thing in some instances.
—Bonnie Kleffman, Austin American-Statesman, 6 Dec. 2024
Looking back, Stroh reflects on the time filming High School Musical 2, noting how the cast bonded more than ever while living together at a resort during the shoot.
—Jordan Greene, People.com, 6 Dec. 2024
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“Ever.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ever. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.
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