1
as in forever
for all time
a group of jaded teenagers with their perpetually bored expressions
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2
as in constantly
on every relevant occasion
the perpetually smiling host of the morning talk show
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Recent Examples of perpetually
Those trends could make college sports seem more like minor league sports, with aging athletes perpetually enrolled as grad students; by not leaving, the older athletes take up spots for freshmen.
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Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 27 May 2026
It could also be seen as a form of gaslighting, making someone perpetually doubt themselves.
—Literary Hub, 26 May 2026
Competition from other beauty and indie brands are considered a force, propelling Clarins to challenge itself perpetually.
—Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 22 May 2026
While the ocean’s perpetually cold and dark depths may seem inhospitable, Evans notes that the deep sea has less variation in temperatures and available oxygen than shallow environments.
—Jack Tamisiea, Scientific American, 20 May 2026
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Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 27 May 2026
It could also be seen as a form of gaslighting, making someone perpetually doubt themselves.
—Literary Hub, 26 May 2026
Competition from other beauty and indie brands are considered a force, propelling Clarins to challenge itself perpetually.
—Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 22 May 2026
While the ocean’s perpetually cold and dark depths may seem inhospitable, Evans notes that the deep sea has less variation in temperatures and available oxygen than shallow environments.
—Jack Tamisiea, Scientific American, 20 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for perpetually
Adverb
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Three families are forever changed, a community is left with questions, and the investigation is just beginning.—
Olivia Young,
CBS News,
3 June 2026
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Stocks cannot go up in a straight line forever.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
3 June 2026
Adverb
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Despite some criticism directed at her mother in the comments, Allie says the exchange reflects a woman constantly juggling responsibilities rather than someone intentionally being difficult.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
3 June 2026
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People are constantly trying to belittle you.—
Paul Tenorio,
New York Times,
3 June 2026
Adverb
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The cocktails change regularly, and there’s always a weekly special such as the recent Trance Dance featuring apple, cinnamon, gingerbread, and rum.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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Sure, long tips wrapped around an icy cocktail glass will always exude summer elegance—but don’t count short nails out.—
Annie Blay-Tettey,
Allure,
4 June 2026
Adverb
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The song amplifies what makes the album such a captivating listen, as Vandal pulls from across her varied experiences and tastes to continually push back against sonic expectations.—
Erica Campbell,
Pitchfork,
1 June 2026
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And although the Bill of Rights came soon after, ever since the First Amendment was ratified, Americans have had to continually, sometimes aggressively, insist on their right to free expression in the face of political pressure.—
Adrienne LaFrance,
The Atlantic,
1 June 2026
Adverb
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According to officials, the last few years have been spent preparing the concourse to permanently reopen by increasing staffs of cleaners and transit police as well as implementing improvements to cameras, gates and signage.—
Kaitlyn McCormick,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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The pandemic, for example, made telecommuting normal, permanently reducing the number of commuters – and the need for physical office space.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
3 June 2026
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What ultimately distinguishes this new tier is the seamless cohesion of the journey, where recognition feels instinctive and personalized and appreciation is consistently and thoughtfully delivered at every touchpoint of the travel journey.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
4 June 2026
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Since 2006, the one-star Michelin restaurant Pur’ has been run by Jean-François Roquette and has consistently offered a creative and memorable dining experience in a city full of them.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
Adverb
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In fact, the biggest challenge facing any live production now is that the main point of comparison is the 1965 film version, with Julie Andrews’ incomparable voice eternally setting the bar for the show’s greatest hits.—
Christopher Smith,
Oc Register,
4 June 2026
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To me, these two days are linked eternally.—
Jerry Shnay,
Chicago Tribune,
1 June 2026
Adverb
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Yet the Democratic policy response, invariably, is to expand the system.—
Nicholas Jacobs,
The Conversation,
2 June 2026
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Over the years PBMs have invariably found ways to offset diminished sources of revenue and generate new ones.—
Joshua P. Cohen,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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“Perpetually.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perpetually. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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