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
See All Example Sentences for perpetuity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for perpetuity
Noun
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After what seems like an eternity, the NFL Draft is almost here.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
17 Apr. 2026
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More recently, Queen Letizia of Spain received a 16-diamond eternity band engagement ring from King Felipe VI in 2003.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
13 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 2 May. 2026.
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