1
as in permanently
for all time
we'll be best friends forever
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2
as in constantly
on every relevant occasion
he is forever reminding me to wear my hat and gloves in cold weather
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as in months
a long or seemingly long period of time
it took forever to fill out all the forms
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Recent Examples of forever
Danielle Dorsey, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2025
Are they allowed to change their minds, to take a break for now or even forever?
—Hugh Kellenberger, New York Times, 15 June 2025
Chabeli Herrera, miamiherald, 17 Aug. 2017
Forever stamps are always equal to the current First-Class Mail service 1-ounce price.
—Michael McGough, sacbee, 14 July 2017
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Adverb
For Black people across the diaspora, that ritual has been with us forever.
—Danielle Dorsey, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2025
Are they allowed to change their minds, to take a break for now or even forever?
—Hugh Kellenberger, New York Times, 15 June 2025
Noun
Forever is gonna start aboard Royal Caribbean International’s Oasis of the Seas Monday with a concert of lunar proportions.
—Chabeli Herrera, miamiherald, 17 Aug. 2017
Forever stamps are always equal to the current First-Class Mail service 1-ounce price.
—Michael McGough, sacbee, 14 July 2017
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for forever
Adverb
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Unlike traditional restoration, which permanently alters the painting, these masks can reportedly be removed whenever needed.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
20 June 2025
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Three are permanently based in America while the other is operated by Zeppelin in Europe.—
Trinity Francis,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
Adverb
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The incident's central command constantly receives progress reports from firefighters on the ground.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
22 June 2025
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Writers, students, workers, and business people constantly face deadlines, dates when manuscripts and homework must be submitted and orders filled.—
Richard Lederer,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 June 2025
Adverb
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With Allen leading the way, the Bills are always going to be a team to watch.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 June 2025
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His major tournament résumé was always particularly thin.—
Brendan Quinn,
New York Times,
15 June 2025
Adverb
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Friedland underscores this by continually situating Ruth within large groups, filmed in stationary long shots by the cinematographer Gabe C. Elder.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
19 June 2025
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The researchers continually work on developing the full potential of the EHT network and exploring even higher-frequency capabilities — such as 345 GHz — that can further complement multiband observations.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
19 June 2025
Noun
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In Prisoner of Azkaban, like the excited crowd gathered outside the shop, Harry longs to buy the cutting-edge, international-standard Firebolt, which is described as superior to his current broomstick, the Nimbus Two Thousand, which, in turn, puts the older and cheaper Comet 360 to shame.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
26 June 2025
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That’s bad news for the Parr family, and especially father Bob (Craig T. Nelson), who hates his office job and longs to return to his super life.—
Barry Levitt,
Time,
26 June 2025
Noun
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Whether that’s a nontraditional center stone, or even an eternity band in place of a classic engagement ring, clients are prioritizing unique styles, budget and wearability.—
Thomas Waller,
Footwear News,
18 June 2025
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A bit apparently means an eternity … 3-5 hours every d*** time.—
Soo Kim,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 June 2025
Adverb
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This is almost invariably dismissed by the GOP, but its power is compelling.—
Michael Hiltzik,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2025
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The Under-21 European Championship invariably showcases Europe’s best up-and-coming talent.—
Art de Roché,
New York Times,
20 June 2025
Noun
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But many are proving to their young competitors that age is just a number.—
Laura Sirikul,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
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Add in other risk factors: age, prior diagnoses, exposures.—
Siddhartha Mukherjee,
New Yorker,
16 June 2025
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“Forever.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forever. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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