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as in permanently
for all time
we'll be best friends forever
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as in constantly
on every relevant occasion
he is forever reminding me to wear my hat and gloves in cold weather
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as in months
a long or seemingly long period of time
it took forever to fill out all the forms
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Recent Examples of forever
Alex Beggs, Bon Appétit, 12 Dec. 2024
In the ranks of actors piqued by Chris Rock at the Oscars, Will Smith has probably forever claimed first place.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 12 Dec. 2024
Chabeli Herrera, miamiherald, 17 Aug. 2017
Forever stamps are always equal to the current First-Class Mail service 1-ounce price.
—Michael McGough, sacbee, 14 July 2017
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Adverb
Lasts forever in the fridge, and is great with Earl Grey tea too.
—Alex Beggs, Bon Appétit, 12 Dec. 2024
In the ranks of actors piqued by Chris Rock at the Oscars, Will Smith has probably forever claimed first place.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 12 Dec. 2024
Noun
Forever is gonna start aboard Royal Caribbean International’s Oasis of the Seas Monday with a concert of lunar proportions.
—Chabeli Herrera, miamiherald, 17 Aug. 2017
Forever stamps are always equal to the current First-Class Mail service 1-ounce price.
—Michael McGough, sacbee, 14 July 2017
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for forever
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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
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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
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Of course, should everything go well, the payoff stands to be huge for Netflix, which is constantly seeking to combat stagnation and market saturation.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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Because the virus is constantly mutating, Dr. Gendlina stresses the importance of remaining up-to-date on your booster shots.Leah Prinzivalli, Allure, 18 Dec. 2024
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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
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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
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Despite being continually criticized by former head coach Dennis Allen, Miller has received praise from interim head coach Darren Rizzi.Theo Gremminger, The Athletic, 14 Dec. 2024
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The beauty choices of this press tour are continually giving.Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 14 Dec. 2024
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Reduce longs, trim, sell calls — do something, before — as the expression goes — someone does it for you.Carter Braxton Worth, CNBC, 4 Oct. 2024
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Then again, the fact it’s gone on this long is surprising in its own right.David Lombardi, The Athletic, 23 Aug. 2024
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After an extended absence that felt like an eternity for Milwaukee Bucks’ fans, Khris Middleton's return couldn’t have come at a better time.Brian Sampson, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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The legal jousting over the recounts went on for what seemed an eternity — with key decisions bouncing around between Florida state and federal courts.Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 5 Nov. 2024
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Needless to say, those allowed an appearance were invariably white.Mary McNamara, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
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The tiny taproom has a speakeasy feel and is invariably bustling with locals enjoying rare pours and the shuffleboard table.Kate Bradshaw, The Mercury News, 17 Dec. 2024
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At age 24, Tisdale was officially diagnosed with alopecia areata.Brian Mastroianni, Health, 12 Dec. 2024
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According to recent reports, the number of people living to age 100 is expected to quadruple over the next 30 years.Andrew Rosen, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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“Forever.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forever. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.
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