never ever
idiom
informal
—used especially in speech as a more forceful way to say "never"
He never ever wanted to grow up.
I promise to never ever do it again.
Examples of never ever in a Sentence
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Wall-to-wall carpet, rugs, bathmats, toilet seat covers, and anything else shag should never ever make a comeback.
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Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 29 Mar. 2025
There was never ever any intention to do her any harm.
—Janelle Ash, FOXNews.com, 28 Mar. 2025
It was never ever meant to be a collection of songs.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 26 Mar. 2025
So Allison and Lauren, America will never ever forget our beautiful Laken Hope Riley.
—NPR, 5 Mar. 2025
So Allyson and Lauren, America will never ever forget our beautiful Laken Hope Riley.
—Time Staff, TIME, 5 Mar. 2025
That’s such a hard question because it’s got absolutely everything, so there was never ever a dull moment on set.
—Carly Thomas, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Feb. 2025
Dressing Recipe Meet a classic that never ever needs to change.
—Krissy Tiglias, Southern Living, 1 Feb. 2025
Get The Recipe Tuna Noodle Casserole Break out Grandpa's recipe box because this retro casserole will never ever get old.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 31 Dec. 2024
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Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 29 Mar. 2025
There was never ever any intention to do her any harm.
—Janelle Ash, FOXNews.com, 28 Mar. 2025
It was never ever meant to be a collection of songs.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 26 Mar. 2025
So Allison and Lauren, America will never ever forget our beautiful Laken Hope Riley.
—NPR, 5 Mar. 2025
So Allyson and Lauren, America will never ever forget our beautiful Laken Hope Riley.
—Time Staff, TIME, 5 Mar. 2025
That’s such a hard question because it’s got absolutely everything, so there was never ever a dull moment on set.
—Carly Thomas, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Feb. 2025
Dressing Recipe Meet a classic that never ever needs to change.
—Krissy Tiglias, Southern Living, 1 Feb. 2025
Get The Recipe Tuna Noodle Casserole Break out Grandpa's recipe box because this retro casserole will never ever get old.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 31 Dec. 2024
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“Never ever.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/never%20ever. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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