1
as in forever
for all time
a group of jaded teenagers with their perpetually bored expressions
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as in constantly
on every relevant occasion
the perpetually smiling host of the morning talk show
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Recent Examples of perpetually
All this, plus Zwick gives indications of frustration with the perpetually offended.
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John Tamny, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Even though my California poppy receives half or more of the day’s sun, its roots are perpetually in the shade.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 30 Aug. 2025
Slack's perpetually free plan is quite generous.
—John Brandon, PC Magazine, 26 Aug. 2025
The pair, both sporting glasses and athleisure wear, recreated some of their magical chemistry from the infamous movie Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, in which Broderick plays the title character while Ruck portrays his perpetually pessimistic best friend, Cameron.
—Clare Fisher, People.com, 26 Aug. 2025
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John Tamny, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Even though my California poppy receives half or more of the day’s sun, its roots are perpetually in the shade.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 30 Aug. 2025
Slack's perpetually free plan is quite generous.
—John Brandon, PC Magazine, 26 Aug. 2025
The pair, both sporting glasses and athleisure wear, recreated some of their magical chemistry from the infamous movie Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, in which Broderick plays the title character while Ruck portrays his perpetually pessimistic best friend, Cameron.
—Clare Fisher, People.com, 26 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for perpetually
Adverb
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The idea caught on—and changed safari forever.—
Daniel Scheffler,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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Year after year, Republicans and Democrats alike have traveled to Ground Zero to reflect on the day that changed our nation forever.—
Andrew Garbarino,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025
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Presenting that evidence could prove tricky, experts say, as the import tax rate has constantly changed over time.—
Solcyré Burga,
Time,
9 Sep. 2025
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In fact, constantly praising your Gen Z employees can become impractical and downright exhausting.—
Colleen Batchelder,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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The left is always, at all times and places, a violent phenomenon full of hatred.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Sep. 2025
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At the same time, working collectively doesn’t always mean things move quickly.—
Caterina De Biasio,
Vogue,
11 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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When a partner continually feels trapped behind excuses or counterattacks, the original frustration then hardens into resentment.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Openings will continually periodically through until 2026, where once finished – 12 houses will be available.—
Mia Taylor,
Boston Herald,
7 Sep. 2025
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That’s not the place with the cheapest drink specials, permanently sticky counter tops and ketchup on bread being served as pizza slices.—
The Athletic College Football Staff,
New York Times,
11 Sep. 2025
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And the team has survived the loss of forward Patrick Agyemang, permanently transferred to an English team in July, with no real issues.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Sep. 2025
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At a time when many people in business seem to be solely focused on themselves and their own success, isolated from others, Enzo Iftiu has consistently believed in teamwork.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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David Long has also played for a bunch of teams and was in Los Angeles when Evero was with the Rams, though, as stated before, his former proteges haven’t necessarily led to consistently strong results in Carolina.—
Mike Kaye
September 10,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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His life was secured eternally by His Savior, Jesus Christ.—
Ashley J. DiMella,
FOXNews.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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The two cross blades several times before finally teaming up against the Radiance, which is trapped within a container known as the Black Egg, sealed by the power of three eternally sleeping bugs known as the Dreamers.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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As Democrats remain dissatisfied with Justice Department's records compliance with a House Oversight Committee subpoena, the Rules panel is likely to resume its pressure campaign that could invariably renew the stalemate.—
Lauren Peller,
ABC News,
2 Sep. 2025
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So many huge successes have emerged from New Trier, which is just a comment that good schools are invariably an effect of the students showing up for school each day.—
John Tamny,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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“Perpetually.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perpetually. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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