eternally

adverb

Definition of eternallynext
as in forever
for all time we will be eternally grateful for your kind generosity

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for eternally
  1. forever
  2. permanently
  3. always
Adverb
  • Take me, said the pretty maid, To the shore of faithfulness Where love endures forever.
    Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 13 Dec. 2024
  • To collaborate with David was to be challenged, uplifted, and forever changed.
    Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of forever
Adverb
  • Red Feather Kitchen, the Oakley restaurant that opened in 2013 serving a menu of American bistro fare, will permanently close on Dec 21.
    Keith Pandolfi, The Enquirer, 16 Dec. 2024
  • With a grand legacy as the former British Naval Explorer HMS Beagle, Aqua Blu is the first ever long-range ocean explorer yacht permanently based in East Indonesia.
    Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of permanently
Adverb
  • According to a league source, the White Sox were always focused on acquiring prospects and that Casas and Abreu were never seriously discussed as anchors of the deal as Chicago focuses on a long-term rebuild.
    Ken Rosenthal, The Athletic, 12 Dec. 2024
  • Celebrating Christmas without her beloved gran is always a challenge, but this year Molly’s boyfriend Juan intends to make the season bright.
    Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of always
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