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as in immortal
having an existence or validity that does not change or diminish
a charming fable that presents some eternal truths in a fresh way
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as in endless
lasting forever
the quest for some magic potion that promises eternal youth
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Recent Examples of eternal
Travis Bean, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
The eternal fight for liberty — slaves into gladiators, gladiators into free men — calls for courage and purpose beyond Lucius’s nightmarish expectations, uncovering the treachery and chicanery of Roman politics.
—Armond White, National Review, 6 Dec. 2024
John Wilkens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Apr. 2022
More significantly, if life eternal is to know the only true God, as John 17:3 states, is their salvation at stake?
—The Salt Lake Tribune, 26 Mar. 2022
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After discovering that his visions are real, Jake finds a portal to Mid-World, a dimension where the Gunslinger Roland Deschain (Idris Elba) wages an eternal battle against the Man in Black, Walter O’Dim (Matthew McConaughey).
—Travis Bean, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
The eternal fight for liberty — slaves into gladiators, gladiators into free men — calls for courage and purpose beyond Lucius’s nightmarish expectations, uncovering the treachery and chicanery of Roman politics.
—Armond White, National Review, 6 Dec. 2024
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But hope springs eternal, maybe more so in baseball than anywhere else.
—John Wilkens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Apr. 2022
More significantly, if life eternal is to know the only true God, as John 17:3 states, is their salvation at stake?
—The Salt Lake Tribune, 26 Mar. 2022
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Feel your immortal soul being warmed and suffused with pleasures both rare and immeasurable.Anthony Lane, The New Yorker, 16 Dec. 2024
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But incredibly, when faced with threats from injury to starvation, the immortal jellyfish can reverse the process, turning the clock backward.Brian Handwerk, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 Dec. 2024
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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
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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
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Building on existing relationships can lead to mentorships that are both impactful and enduring.Dr. Ruth Gotian, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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One of Hollywood’s most successful and enduring couples, Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward, long made their home on a 6.8-acre spread in Westport, Connecticut.Mark David, Robb Report, 6 Dec. 2024
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Since then, the club has held about 150 concerts and become a permanent playground for Kharkiv's seasoned musicians and local indie bands, as well as hosting open mics for Kharkiv youth, and movie nights.Katya Soldak, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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Until Sunday, the summit was demilitarized and patrolled by UN peacekeepers – their highest permanent position in the world.Mick Krever, CNN, 14 Dec. 2024
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The ongoing media layoffs have left more TV executives out of a job and pondering a transition to producing.Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 17 Dec. 2024
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Tierney said that the investigation was ongoing and had expanded beyond just Gilgo Beach.Jeanine Santucci, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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State of the labor market Initial weekly unemployment insurance claims have held in a fairly steady range around 220,000, though continuing claims earlier in November had hit their highest level in about three years.Jeff Cox, CNBC, 5 Dec. 2024
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What’s your advice for staying in the game so long and continuing adventures late into life?Corey Buhay, Outside Online, 26 Sep. 2024
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Scattered across the New York City subway system, strewn between its millions of comers and goers, are thousands of long-term loiters, perpetual itinerants, and permanent subterranean residents.Jonathan Rowe, SPIN, 18 Dec. 2024
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And for Paul and Lydia, the house is a perpetual reminder of the death of their son, a loss that time hasn’t begun to heal.Mark Peikert, IndieWire, 16 Dec. 2024
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This included metal rods being inserted into victims’ vaginas, causing lasting and possibly irreparable damage.Dr. Ewelina U. Ochab, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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My favorite time of year, Carnival, is one of the region’s most lasting and powerful traditions.Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 2 Dec. 2024
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“Eternal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eternal. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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