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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
But how has Tekken managed to stay on top amid a perpetually shifting gaming landscape?
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Veerender Jubbal, Rolling Stone, 31 Jan. 2025
The ground beneath our feet is perpetually shifting.
—Alissa Quart, TIME, 30 Jan. 2025
Both Egypt and Jordan have perpetually struggling economies.
—Will Weissert, Chicago Tribune, 26 Jan. 2025
Having a cellphone on you can sometimes seem like being perpetually on hold.
—R. Eric Thomas, The Mercury News, 23 Jan. 2025
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Veerender Jubbal, Rolling Stone, 31 Jan. 2025
The ground beneath our feet is perpetually shifting.
—Alissa Quart, TIME, 30 Jan. 2025
Both Egypt and Jordan have perpetually struggling economies.
—Will Weissert, Chicago Tribune, 26 Jan. 2025
Having a cellphone on you can sometimes seem like being perpetually on hold.
—R. Eric Thomas, The Mercury News, 23 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for perpetually
Adverb
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For this reason, taking forever is not always intentional, explains Sara F. Douglas, PsD, a neuropsychologist specializing in the assessment of the learning, emotional, and behavioral profiles of children, adolescents, and adults.—
Sherri Gordon,
Parents,
17 Feb. 2025
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If Ukraine cedes land to Russia to end the war, as the Trump administration has signaled it might, many Ukrainians feel they will be stranded forever.—
Yan Zhuang,
New York Times,
17 Feb. 2025
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The only concern that may be raised would be if people constantly wait for the goods to go on sale and not buy them when the goods are fresh.—
Peiyu Lin,
USA TODAY,
11 Feb. 2025
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In Apple Music promotional videos with Timothee Chalamet (which was a choice), Kendrick without prompt constantly acknowledges the song.—
Essence,
Essence,
10 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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Anything with a Negro League legend will always catch my eye.—
Brooks Peck,
The Athletic,
15 Feb. 2025
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How can driving barefoot affect your safety Being comfortable while driving is always a top priority.—
Krystal Nurse,
USA TODAY,
15 Feb. 2025
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Unlike the polio or smallpox vaccine, which could be administered once for lifelong protection, the influenza vaccine needed to be continually updated to be effective against an ever-changing virus.—
Alexandra M. Lord,
The Conversation,
6 Feb. 2025
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City water quality is within health safety standards and the city is working to continually lower mineral levels (iron, manganese), Mareck said.—
Chuck Rupnow,
Twin Cities,
6 Feb. 2025
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Lunar update The far side of the moon, which permanently faces away from Earth, is home to many wonders — including a massive crater near the lunar south pole with deep grooves radiating away from it.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN,
8 Feb. 2025
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The Good Wurst, known for its bratwursts and Montreal-style bagels, has permanently closed in Plaza Midwood.—
Laura Barrero,
Axios,
7 Feb. 2025
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Your guide will lead you to the attraction at hand — invariably an ancient temple — and then tell you about it.—
Marla Jo Fisher,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Feb. 2025
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The thousands of attendees — who came mostly in the suggested black tie, along with some in not-nearly-so-black tie-dye — were there for the charity but also to charitably treat themselves to what almost invariably turns out to be one of the finest all-star concerts of the year.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
1 Feb. 2025
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“Perpetually.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perpetually. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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