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a
: not restricted to a particular time or date
the timeless themes of love, solitude, joy, and nature—
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: having no beginning or end : eternal
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: not affected by time : ageless
timelessly
adverb
timelessness
noun
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It doesn't take time to understand the origin of timeless. Time comes from Old English tīd, which is tied to Middle English tide, meaning "time" and in Modern English "the regular upward and downward movement of the level of the ocean."
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The dresses that she designs are elegant and timeless.
the timeless beauty of the sea
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Jones was a 28-time Grammy Award winner (and 80-time nominee), known for his work in producing and arranging on timeless albums, including Michael Jackson’s 1979 album Off The Wall, 1982’s Thriller, and 1987’s Bad.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 5 Nov. 2024
Maybe the impulse isn’t toward nostalgic forms of connection, but for timeless ways of relating.
—Allie Volpe, Vox, 4 Nov. 2024
Fortunately, the timeless quote did not describe any of the summit attendees, who filled the room at Nya West in Los Angeles on a Saturday morning to learn where the entertainment industry might go next.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 4 Nov. 2024
Mean Girls quickly became a cultural touchstone with its sharp humor, one-liners and its timeless take on the teen experience.
—Jane Lacroix, People.com, 2 Nov. 2024
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Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 5 Nov. 2024
Maybe the impulse isn’t toward nostalgic forms of connection, but for timeless ways of relating.
—Allie Volpe, Vox, 4 Nov. 2024
Fortunately, the timeless quote did not describe any of the summit attendees, who filled the room at Nya West in Los Angeles on a Saturday morning to learn where the entertainment industry might go next.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 4 Nov. 2024
Mean Girls quickly became a cultural touchstone with its sharp humor, one-liners and its timeless take on the teen experience.
—Jane Lacroix, People.com, 2 Nov. 2024
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“Timeless.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/timeless. Accessed 17 Nov. 2024.
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timeless
adjective
time·less
ˈtīm-ləs 
: not restricted to a certain time or date
timelessly
adverb
timelessness
noun
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