as in eternity
endless time
lands that should remain in their wild state in perpetuity
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Recent Examples of perpetuity
But that begins with evincing a simple desire to defend the existence and perpetuity of one's culture.
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MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
Fifty years ago, Bob Seger walked onto a stage in downtown Detroit and waged a pair of performances for perpetuity.
—Brian McCollum, Freep.com, 5 Sep. 2025
As the film explores, Chauvet remained pristine because about 28,000 years ago a cliff collapsed sealing the entrance in virtual perpetuity until it was discovered by speleologists including Jean-Marie Chauvet.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 4 Sep. 2025
That record will stand for perpetuity now that the course is midway through a $30 million renovation that will see two new wholly separate golf courses with their own singular vibes, the nearly complete Ocean Course and the inland Vineyard Course.
—Mike Dojc, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
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MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
Fifty years ago, Bob Seger walked onto a stage in downtown Detroit and waged a pair of performances for perpetuity.
—Brian McCollum, Freep.com, 5 Sep. 2025
As the film explores, Chauvet remained pristine because about 28,000 years ago a cliff collapsed sealing the entrance in virtual perpetuity until it was discovered by speleologists including Jean-Marie Chauvet.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 4 Sep. 2025
That record will stand for perpetuity now that the course is midway through a $30 million renovation that will see two new wholly separate golf courses with their own singular vibes, the nearly complete Ocean Course and the inland Vineyard Course.
—Mike Dojc, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for perpetuity
Noun
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Styled by Jeanann Williams, Watts’ look was accessorized with Jessica McCormack jewelry, including crescent moon diamond and pearl earrings, an oval diamond eternity band and oval diamond custom ring.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
1 May 2026
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Imagining an eternity of this, Creasy disables his car’s braking system and drives into a concrete pylon.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
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All residents have access to such resort-like perks as an infinity-edge pool, meditation garden, clubhouse with bar, cinema-style screening room and spa/fitness center.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
27 Apr. 2026
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The 82-foot infinity saltwater pool on the ninth floor serves bright, refreshing bites and resort-y drinks in a setting that’s extra atmospheric thanks to Bangkok’s third-tallest tree, a sampong, which emerges from an elliptical opening to shade the breezy lagoon with its shimmery canopy.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Nowadays, the outdoors with all its foreverness and fresh air is becoming that go-to place to celebrate our upcoming holidays.—
Marni Jameson,
orlandosentinel.com,
20 Nov. 2020
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“Perpetuity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perpetuity. Accessed 4 May. 2026.
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