aeonian

adjective

variants or aeonic
Definition of aeoniannext
as in persistent

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aeonian
  1. persistent
  2. endless
  3. everlasting
  4. long
  5. long-term
  6. interminable
  7. lengthy
  8. prolonged
Adjective
  • Yet, persistent frustration over elevated prices under the Biden-Harris administration contributed to voters' decision last month to return Donald Trump to the White House.
    Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
  • Meanwhile, Huang might consider embroidering the Intel logo in the lining of his famous leather jackets as a persistent reminder of how the mighty can fall.
    Steven Levy, WIRED, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of persistent
Adjective
  • The first episode of Dexter-the-killer’s origin story is an endless callback to the original series that is sure to delight the most devoted of Dexter fans.
    Jackie Strause, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Dec. 2024
  • The movie was filmed in London over eight endless months; the script kept being rewritten, necessitating several reshoots.
    Alexandra Schwartz, The New Yorker, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of endless
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
Definition of everlasting
Adjective
  • Holmes has been spotted twice recently wearing long black coats in the Big Apple, putting the final touch on her cold-weather street style.
    Clint Davis, People.com, 9 Dec. 2024
  • Minnesota had an explosive play (a pass of longer than 16 yards or a run of longer than 12 yards) on 21.4 percent of its snaps Sunday, the fourth-highest rate of any team in a game this season, according to TruMedia.
    Josh Kendall, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of long
Adjective
  • With Jones signed through 2026-27 as well, Ingram's long-term fit in New Orleans was murkier than ever.
    Bryan Toporek, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
  • And the collapse of regime defenses revealed that Russia’s long-term strategy to professionalize Assad’s military had failed: At the Kuweires air base, Syrian forces surrendered without resisting.
    Nicole Grajewski, The Atlantic, 3 Dec. 2024
Definition of long-term
Adjective
  • This reality, combined with this accelerating trade war between the US and China and the interminable state and federal permitting processes now threaten to fully stall an already slowing transition.
    David Blackmon, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Apart from the interminable 2000 (when the race came down to a recount in Florida that didn't end until Dec. 12) and 2020 elections, only 2004 kept us in more suspense.
    Nathaniel Rakich, ABC News, 26 Nov. 2024
Definition of interminable
Adjective
  • Despite a lengthy apology to Trevor Lawrence and multiple players, GMs, and pundits arguing over the suspension for Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair, the NFL has chosen to uphold his three-game suspension.
    Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
  • Much of the money was sent to organizations with a lengthy history of providing mental health and drug addiction services, but millions more were funneled to questionable organizations, including some located outside the city.
    John Frank, Axios, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of lengthy
Adjective
  • Unlike prolonged snowstorms, squalls may produce only minor snow accumulations, often less than an inch.
    Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
  • The prolonged loneliness crisis is another driver of this vulnerable color shift.
    Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 4 Dec. 2024
Definition of prolonged
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