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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
As Cher approaches her seventh decade in the industry, her preternaturally youthful features have resolved themselves, whether through good fortune or surgical intervention, into a perpetually amused pout.
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Alexander Larman, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 29 Nov. 2024
Location L'Hôtel du Couvent sits smack in Nice's Old Town, where streets are narrow and buildings look perpetually sunburned.
—Paul Jebara, Travel + Leisure, 18 Oct. 2024
One Facebook user complained that Hom Daeng was too dry, unlike Moo Deng, who appears perpetually moist in photos.
—Stephanie Yang, Los Angeles Times, 25 Nov. 2024
Cignetti has already reached unprecedented heights in his first season in Bloomington, starting 10-0 and winning double-digit games for the first time in program history, transforming the perpetually homely Hoosiers into the darlings of college football.
—Justin Williams, The Athletic, 23 Nov. 2024
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Alexander Larman, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 29 Nov. 2024
Location L'Hôtel du Couvent sits smack in Nice's Old Town, where streets are narrow and buildings look perpetually sunburned.
—Paul Jebara, Travel + Leisure, 18 Oct. 2024
One Facebook user complained that Hom Daeng was too dry, unlike Moo Deng, who appears perpetually moist in photos.
—Stephanie Yang, Los Angeles Times, 25 Nov. 2024
Cignetti has already reached unprecedented heights in his first season in Bloomington, starting 10-0 and winning double-digit games for the first time in program history, transforming the perpetually homely Hoosiers into the darlings of college football.
—Justin Williams, The Athletic, 23 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for perpetually
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Take me, said the pretty maid, To the shore of faithfulness Where love endures forever.Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 13 Dec. 2024
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To collaborate with David was to be challenged, uplifted, and forever changed.Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2024
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Of course, should everything go well, the payoff stands to be huge for Netflix, which is constantly seeking to combat stagnation and market saturation.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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Because the virus is constantly mutating, Dr. Gendlina stresses the importance of remaining up-to-date on your booster shots.Leah Prinzivalli, Allure, 18 Dec. 2024
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Celebrating Christmas without her beloved gran is always a challenge, but this year Molly’s boyfriend Juan intends to make the season bright.Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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According to a league source, the White Sox were always focused on acquiring prospects and that Casas and Abreu were never seriously discussed as anchors of the deal as Chicago focuses on a long-term rebuild.Ken Rosenthal, The Athletic, 12 Dec. 2024
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Despite being continually criticized by former head coach Dennis Allen, Miller has received praise from interim head coach Darren Rizzi.Theo Gremminger, The Athletic, 14 Dec. 2024
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The beauty choices of this press tour are continually giving.Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 14 Dec. 2024
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Red Feather Kitchen, the Oakley restaurant that opened in 2013 serving a menu of American bistro fare, will permanently close on Dec 21.Keith Pandolfi, The Enquirer, 16 Dec. 2024
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With a grand legacy as the former British Naval Explorer HMS Beagle, Aqua Blu is the first ever long-range ocean explorer yacht permanently based in East Indonesia.Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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Nothing kills the glamour of travel quite like realizing your favorite coat isn’t ready for the journey, to say nothing of hauling a suitcase full of clothes that invariably need refreshing and de-creasing on arrival.Naomi Rougeau, Robb Report, 7 Dec. 2024
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But hockey is a cyclical game, the offensive and defensive sides of the game are inextricably linked, and strong play on one side of the puck invariably leads to strong play on the other.Arpon Basu, The Athletic, 22 Nov. 2024
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“Perpetually.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perpetually. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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