1
as in continuous
going on and on without any interruptions
the perpetual rise and fall of the sea
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2
as in ongoing
having an existence or validity that does not change or diminish
freedom of religion is a perpetual right that is guaranteed by the nation's constitution
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as in eternal
lasting forever
an immature jerk who seemed to be in a state of perpetual adolescence
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I was born and raised in Southern California, land of the perpetual T-shirt.
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Scott Gilbertson, Wired News, 12 June 2025
The Dodgers came into this season’s first matchup with their starting rotation in its perpetual state of depletion.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 10 June 2025
Cars honking in support were a perpetual backdrop to the protest as the hot afternoon waned.
—Sam Blum, New York Times, 22 June 2025
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Scott Gilbertson, Wired News, 12 June 2025
The Dodgers came into this season’s first matchup with their starting rotation in its perpetual state of depletion.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 10 June 2025
Cars honking in support were a perpetual backdrop to the protest as the hot afternoon waned.
—Sam Blum, New York Times, 22 June 2025
Related Articles In May 2024, the group acquire the perpetual license for Eyewear by David Beckham, which has become one of the most successful within Safilo’s arsenal of brands in recent years.
—Footwear News, 20 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for perpetual
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Reviewers say the headset battery stays charged through several hours of continuous use.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
1 July 2025
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These must be reliable, scalable and secure, leveraging the Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) for service management, SAFe for agility and DevOps for continuous improvement.—
Maria Raymond,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Newark Liberty Airport – which has also been plagued with disruptions due to ongoing staffing shortages – was experiencing delays of a whopping four hours due to thunderstorms, with the interruptions expected to impact flights until 2:00 a.m.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2025
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The ongoing weakness in the dollar reflects the sense of uncertainty that has pervaded the economy in the last few months.—
Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
1 July 2025
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In the bathroom, which filled with morning light, the chain to flush the toilet was almost out of reach, and the sibylline whisper of the refilling tank seemed an eternal admonishment to the living.—
Jhumpa Lahiri,
New Yorker,
30 June 2025
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The goldfish is named Atman, the Sanskrit word for the eternal, universal self, which signals to the audience that Haidle’s play is more than a story about cake and candles.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 June 2025
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Hilo, on the other hand, is non-invasive, and can be worn 24/7 as it has been designed for continual tracking for clinical accuracy.—
Angelina Villa-Clarke,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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Greg Cathey, senior vice president, transformation & innovation for Walmart, said the company has focused on continual innovation with emerging technologies as a way to compete effectively in the retail market.—
Meghan Hall,
Sourcing Journal,
27 June 2025
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That memory, faint but enduring, was set in the downstairs den of their home.—
Ajdina Halilovic,
Wired News,
6 July 2025
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Ninety years from now—and in centuries to come—he will be remembered as one of our first global spiritual leaders, and one of the most enduring.—
Pico Iyer,
Time,
5 July 2025
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In the age of dating apps and endless options, this fear has become more common than ever before.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2025
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Photo-Illustration: Wired Staff/Victoria Turk The worst part of travel is the planning: the faff of finding and booking transport, accommodation, restaurant reservations—the list can feel endless.—
Victoria Turk,
Wired News,
29 June 2025
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The exact hiccups in the negotiations remain unclear, though disagreements over Israel’s continued military presence in the Gaza Strip and a day-after plan for the Palestinians have long plagued the talks.—
Caitlin McFall,
FOXNews.com,
9 July 2025
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Much of the increase has been earmarked for public safety, specifically for police and fire, amid continued growth, officials said.—
Gabrielle Chenault,
The Tennessean,
9 July 2025
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The Old Guard 2 (Netflix movie) Andy (Charlize Theron) and her team of immortal warriors face a powerful new foe.—
Ryan Schwartz,
TVLine,
28 June 2025
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The pair are part of a series of works which will lead to the creation of an immortal garden, suitable for any landscape, pulling inspiration from plants and trees which aid humanity either by granting us shad More sculpture by Pelletti is on display at Bowman Sculpture.—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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“Perpetual.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://x0upouf933.proxynodejs.usequeue.com/thesaurus/perpetual. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
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