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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
This is exactly the sort of perpetually shifting engagement that the Trimmer mentality trains you for.
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David Brooks, The Atlantic, 25 Mar. 2026
Some scams are perpetually popular for a good reason.
—Susan Tompor, Freep.com, 23 Mar. 2026
In addition to serving primarily as filler in a film perpetually going nowhere fast, none of these elements is well-designed or shot.
—Chase Hutchinson, IndieWire, 20 Mar. 2026
The 2022 Rookie of the Year had stacked up close calls and top finishes, building a reputation as a player perpetually on the verge.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 16 Mar. 2026
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David Brooks, The Atlantic, 25 Mar. 2026
Some scams are perpetually popular for a good reason.
—Susan Tompor, Freep.com, 23 Mar. 2026
In addition to serving primarily as filler in a film perpetually going nowhere fast, none of these elements is well-designed or shot.
—Chase Hutchinson, IndieWire, 20 Mar. 2026
The 2022 Rookie of the Year had stacked up close calls and top finishes, building a reputation as a player perpetually on the verge.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 16 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for perpetually
Adverb
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But the facility wasn’t up to snuff for NASCAR to return in 2014 — a product of the facility getting worse with time — and at that point, the racing seemed forever lost.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Apr. 2026
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The spokesperson said that while the babies won't remember their first Easter, the pictures will last forever.—
Jeramie Bizzle,
CBS News,
1 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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During this stretch run, school is constantly in session for the Charlotte Hornets.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Apr. 2026
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That information will be constantly updated beginning about one minute after liftoff until Orion begins its re-entry into Earth's atmosphere about 10 days later.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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For guests, a table is always available without prior reservation.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 Apr. 2026
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Crispy Smashed Potatoes and Chickpeas With Greek Salad always fit the bill.—
The Bon Appétit Staff,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
3 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Tamura’s fellow medical students came to visit him after orientation, and continually checked in on him.—
Rachel Hale,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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The show continually wobbles between these two poles.—
Zachary Fine,
New Yorker,
31 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Owner Mazin Jabr said the food truck is expected to reopen Thursday, though Google Maps says the establishment has permanently closed.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
2 Apr. 2026
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Sauer argued that domiciled means people who are lawfully in the country and have an intent to remain permanently.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Originally opened in 1997, Churchill Grounds was a core venue for live jazz for nearly 30 years and one of only a handful of places where music performances could be consistently enjoyed in Atlanta.—
Mike Jordan,
AJC.com,
2 Apr. 2026
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As a result, Gen Z still consistently lags older generations in financial literacy across all eight key personal finance areas measured by TIAA, with many young adults struggling to answer basic questions about saving, borrowing, and investing.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
2 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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With 10 seconds left, Duke freshman guard Cayden Boozer made a bad pass, which led to a turnover around halfcourt, and Mullins hoisted a 35-foot three to cement himself in UConn lore eternally.—
Megan Armstrong,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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Tua should be eternally grateful an organization was dumb enough to give him that contract.—
Dave Hyde,
Sun Sentinel,
25 Mar. 2026
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The crowd roars, and phones record the seconds-long interaction, which then invariably is shared on social media.—
Alexandra Starr,
Vulture,
27 Mar. 2026
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But the fertilizer shock triggered by the attack on Iran will invariably mean that people around the world have less to eat.—
Frank Morris,
NPR,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Perpetually.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perpetually. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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