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as in eternal
lasting forever
valentines typically express the giver's everlasting love and devotion
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as in immortal
having an existence or validity that does not change or diminish
Shakespeare's plays are still being performed 400 years later because they deal with everlasting truths and universal emotions
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as in perpetuity
endless time
that special bond that has existed between mother and child from everlasting
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as in God
capitalized
the being worshipped as the creator and ruler of the universe
people who believe that the magnificence of the natural world is proof of the existence of the Everlasting
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Recent Examples of everlasting
Roberta Naas, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
The gorgeous colors and intricate details offer a beautiful, everlasting floral arrangement perfect for display or gifting.
—Jacquelyn Smith, Parents, 28 Nov. 2024
Washington Post, 7 July 2021
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Adjective
The Trinity ring was first designed in 1924 by Louis Cartier and showcased three interlocking bands (one each in platinum, yellow gold and rose gold) – symbolizing everlasting love and offering a playful aesthetic that may well have been the first true luxury fidget ring.
—Roberta Naas, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
The gorgeous colors and intricate details offer a beautiful, everlasting floral arrangement perfect for display or gifting.
—Jacquelyn Smith, Parents, 28 Nov. 2024
Noun
One of his favorite sections contains sweeps of the grass little bluestem and the perennial sweet everlasting amid scattered plantings of pitch pines.
—Washington Post, 7 July 2021
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for everlasting
Adjective
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Here's everything to know about the movie's final moments, including the fate of Adaline's eternal youth condition.—
Jordana Comiter,
People.com,
21 Jan. 2025
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In our current culture wars, the left gets accused of playing loose with language that is supposedly eternal and universal, distorting the meaning of words in order to suit its ideology.—
Gal Beckerman,
The Atlantic,
21 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Chalamet has been nominated for awards for his performance as the immortal bard at the Golden Globes and several regional critics' awards ceremonies; his fans and lookalikes can tune in tomorrow to discover whether he's been nominated for the Oscar, too.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
22 Jan. 2025
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But in 2024, the immortal fairytale was updated by Sicangu Lakota Nation member and 2020 MacArthur Fellow Larissa FastHorse.—
Jed Gottlieb,
Boston Herald,
19 Jan. 2025
Noun
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It’s been just two years since Cartaya ranked as Keith Law’s No. 6 prospect in baseball in The Athletic, with the backstop seen as a potential future cornerstone for the Dodgers’ plans of extending their title window into perpetuity.—
Fabian Ardaya,
The Athletic,
9 Jan. 2025
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Like China, India is not content to live in perpetuity in architecture largely built by the West.—
Evan A. Feigenbaum,
Foreign Affairs,
12 Dec. 2016
Adjective
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Yet most academy members would likely not want classic rock perpetually refashioned with AI for an endless nostalgia ouroboros.—
August Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Jan. 2025
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Read: The new age of endless parenting Perhaps most important, measuring isolation isn’t a good way to track loneliness.—
Faith Hill,
The Atlantic,
24 Jan. 2025
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That cycle of emotions, all told with his eyes and mouth, has deservedly become an enduring meme.—
The New York Times,
New York Times,
18 Jan. 2025
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Vintage jewelry is at the heart of this exhibition, which showcases the exquisite craftsmanship of pearls, not to mention their enduring allure of these timeless gems.—
Nadja Sayej,
Forbes,
16 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Still, her days of glitter and sequins are going, going, gone, heading for the dark cavern where Siegfried, Roy and their tigers sleep for eternity.—
Tom Gliatto,
People.com,
10 Jan. 2025
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After what seemed like an eternity of floating below the lake’s surface, his uncle’s hand pierced the water, caught him, and pulled him up into the air.—
David A. Ross,
Artforum,
1 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The investigation is ongoing and findings will be submitted to the Jasper County Prosecutor's Office for formal review.—
Christina Shaw,
Fox News,
28 Jan. 2025
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Mohajir points to ongoing construction on the Roth Tower at FBC Mortgage Stadium as one reason for altering the spring calendar.—
Matt Murschel,
Orlando Sentinel,
28 Jan. 2025
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They are used to funding tech startups that scale to infinity and hopefully beyond.—
Ollie Barder,
Forbes,
30 Dec. 2024
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Focus on infinity, and take multiple shots to increase the chances of capturing a meteor.—
Tiffany Acosta,
The Arizona Republic,
8 Dec. 2024
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“Everlasting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/everlasting. Accessed 31 Jan. 2025.
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