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as in forever
for all time
a group of jaded teenagers with their perpetually bored expressions
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as in constantly
on every relevant occasion
the perpetually smiling host of the morning talk show
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Recent Examples of perpetually
Young women today juggle building careers, maintaining relationships, staying fit, and remaining perpetually available online.
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Gemma Allen, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Savoring as a Practice In a world perpetually rushing toward the next big thing, savoring is a radical act, particularly for leaders.
—Amy Blankson, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
Instead, their perpetually awful power play and declining penalty kill were mostly to blame.
—Kevin Kurz, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025
Who knows how regular this blues-rock gig will be for the perpetually roaming Murray, but the timing is good.
—Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 4 Jan. 2025
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Gemma Allen, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Savoring as a Practice In a world perpetually rushing toward the next big thing, savoring is a radical act, particularly for leaders.
—Amy Blankson, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
Instead, their perpetually awful power play and declining penalty kill were mostly to blame.
—Kevin Kurz, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025
Who knows how regular this blues-rock gig will be for the perpetually roaming Murray, but the timing is good.
—Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 4 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for perpetually
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For this reason, success at parenting often entails the ability to be a forever student and a willingness to pivot when needed.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
24 Jan. 2025
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This is a serious mistake that can ruin their productivity forever.—
Neil Sperry,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 Jan. 2025
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James Marsden and Sterling K. Brown sang old-school R&B 'constantly' on set of Paradise Sign up for Entertainment Weekly's free daily newsletter to get breaking TV news, exclusive first looks, recaps, reviews, interviews with your favorite stars, and more.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
EW.com,
29 Jan. 2025
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Wedding Etiquette: 7 Dos And Don'ts For Guests By Maria Morava Relationships Reporter 1 Wedding etiquette is constantly changing—and one woman wants to bring back an old tradition.—
Jonathan Granoff,
Newsweek,
29 Jan. 2025
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Of course, anyone could always claim to be anyone—with all due respect to prostitutes, grifter might actually be the world’s oldest profession.—
Ashley Abramson,
Allure,
22 Jan. 2025
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About two-thirds of Republicans say local police should always cooperate, a view that only about one-quarter of Democrats share.—
Amelia Thomson-Deveaux,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Jan. 2025
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Such ineptitude, and yet our leaders are continually reelected.—
U T Readers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Jan. 2025
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Hanging curtains around the doors will continually let the light in while helping to keep your area as your own.—
Macie Stump,
Southern Living,
26 Jan. 2025
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Others have asked for it to be permanently indexed to inflation.—
Ian Max Stevenson,
Idaho Statesman,
27 Jan. 2025
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Several state and federal laws permanently prohibit those convicted of certain charges — such as felony drug crimes — from owning a firearm without permanently stripping them of their right to vote under previous interpretations of those laws.—
Evan Mealins,
The Tennessean,
26 Jan. 2025
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The folks in charge — from conference commissioners, university presidents and athletic directors to district court judges, media executives and antitrust attorneys — invariably want the best for their constituents.—
Jon Wilner,
The Mercury News,
27 Jan. 2025
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The American, who invariably appeared in stylish workout clothes, had recently emerged from cancer with a heart rate closer to that of a healthy Yorkie than an adult human.—
Caity Weaver,
New York Times,
25 Jan. 2025
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“Perpetually.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perpetually. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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