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a
: not restricted to a particular time or date
the timeless themes of love, solitude, joy, and nature—
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: having no beginning or end : eternal
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: not affected by time : ageless
timelessly
adverb
timelessness
noun
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It doesn't take time to understand the origin of timeless. Time comes from Old English tīd, which is tied to Middle English tide, meaning "time" and in Modern English "the regular upward and downward movement of the level of the ocean."
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The dresses that she designs are elegant and timeless.
the timeless beauty of the sea
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Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 29 Jan. 2025
There was another aspect of the paintings that fascinated me—namely, that on a certain level there was something timeless about them.
—Karl Ove Knausgaard, The New Yorker, 27 Jan. 2025
Floor-to-ceiling curtains have a timeless design that adds a sense of elegance to any room.
—Macie Stump, Southern Living, 26 Jan. 2025
The pieces exude elegance and sophistication, featuring timeless silhouettes like the cream off-the-shoulder Jared Top and the black Helois Dress.
—Essence, 24 Jan. 2025
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“Timeless.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/timeless. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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timeless
adjective
time·less
ˈtīm-ləs 
: not restricted to a certain time or date
timelessly
adverb
timelessness
noun
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