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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Recent Examples of perpetual
Keeping pace with Hollywood’s perpetual awards horserace.
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Joe Reid, Vulture, 28 Feb. 2025
This third installment of the series continues to document moments in America’s history that highlight the perpetual pursuit of civil rights, equity, and racial justice in America.
—Lynnette Nicholas, Essence, 24 Feb. 2025
An inveterate performer, Carvey gave off a sense of perpetual people-pleasing, and the results were undeniably popular and hilarious, as the laughs echoed throughout his sketches.
—Dennis Perkins, EW.com, 16 Feb. 2025
Paddington’s perpetual assumption of good will disarms even the most hardened of criminals, earning him allies at every turn.
—Rachel Sherman, New York Times, 12 Feb. 2025
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Joe Reid, Vulture, 28 Feb. 2025
This third installment of the series continues to document moments in America’s history that highlight the perpetual pursuit of civil rights, equity, and racial justice in America.
—Lynnette Nicholas, Essence, 24 Feb. 2025
An inveterate performer, Carvey gave off a sense of perpetual people-pleasing, and the results were undeniably popular and hilarious, as the laughs echoed throughout his sketches.
—Dennis Perkins, EW.com, 16 Feb. 2025
Paddington’s perpetual assumption of good will disarms even the most hardened of criminals, earning him allies at every turn.
—Rachel Sherman, New York Times, 12 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for perpetual
Adjective
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The collar supports continuous 360-degree rotation but does not have any click stops.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
5 Mar. 2025
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Our nation needs unity and the continuous series of vendettas and revenge threats and actions are anything but unifying.—
Peter Buonome,
Hartford Courant,
5 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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In an ongoing effort to reduce carbon emissions, the industry began to embrace the use of eco-friendly materials, including such remarkable products as self-healing concrete and cross-laminated timber.—
Michael Pink,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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His concert will oppose an ongoing boycott of Russia by his label Universal Music Group, which suspended operations in the country following the invasion of Ukraine in 2022.—
Brittany Spanos,
Rolling Stone,
5 Mar. 2025
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But hope springs eternal, and the couple had a surprising three-egg clutch again this year.—
Amy Hubbard,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Mar. 2025
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Brooks masterfully inspires emotion in this mother-daughter tale, as Shirley MacLaine and Debra Winger play characters whose eternal friction belies a bond neither can fully articulate.—
Will Leitch,
Vulture,
3 Mar. 2025
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The bond market may be an even more important check than the stock market for Trump, especially considering that the nation’s $36 trillion in debt needs continual refinancing.—
Sergei Klebnikov,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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Under Trump's continual personal attacks, Smith defended his conduct as fully lawful, free of partisan influence and vital to the justice system.—
Kelsey Walsh,
ABC News,
25 Feb. 2025
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The artist explained that the pattern of her dress reminded her of an enduring cultural tradition: quilting.—
Kaila Philo,
Smithsonian Magazine,
24 Feb. 2025
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Some see it as enduring, while others see it as cheap.—
Anna Kodé,
New York Times,
22 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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As more guests arrived—including Kaitlyn Dever, Jodie Turner-Smith, and Dominic Sessa—the party continued in full swing, with guests mingling over wagyu taquitos, prawn croquettes, and endless flutes of Champagne.—
Paul Chi,
Vogue,
1 Mar. 2025
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Our most important trading partners are Germany, Canada, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, and Mexico, democratic allies that have been the targets of Donald Trump’s endless abuse and falsehoods.—
Kevin Rennie,
Hartford Courant,
1 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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There, under the guidance of new coaches Cecile and Laurent Landi, the switch proved instrumental to Chiles' continued success as a gymnast — and the triumph of her mental health.—
Alex Ross,
People.com,
26 Feb. 2025
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There’s also a continued growth of non-denominational Christians.—
Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
26 Feb. 2025
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The heavenly abode known as Xu Tu Palace where immortal master Wuliang Xianweng (Wang Deshun), who takes on great significance in the film’s last third, is said to be made entirely from jade, and the texture and lighting on display certainly reflects that claim in a convincing manner.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
2 Mar. 2025
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In time, it was revealed that the Dollhouse was just beta-testing technology that would allow its wealthy clients to upload their minds into these young, fit bodies, becoming functionally immortal(*).—
Alan Sepinwall,
Rolling Stone,
28 Feb. 2025
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“Perpetual.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perpetual. Accessed 9 Mar. 2025.
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