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as in continuous
going on and on without any interruptions
the perpetual rise and fall of the sea
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as in ongoing
having an existence or validity that does not change or diminish
freedom of religion is a perpetual right that is guaranteed by the nation's constitution
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as in eternal
lasting forever
an immature jerk who seemed to be in a state of perpetual adolescence
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Recent Examples of perpetual
In 2023, Marcolin inked a perpetual license with Tom Ford as part of The Estée Lauder Cos.’ takeover of the brand’s business for about $2.3 billion.
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Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 27 Mar. 2025
Channeling creative and destructive energies, these divine beings, depicted in states of perpetual transformation, are deeply intertwined with nature.
—Y-Jean Mun-Delsalle, ARTnews.com, 27 Mar. 2025
Boredom with everything: his antics, his non-music tweets, and the perpetual discourse cycle.
—Jayson Buford, Rolling Stone, 29 Mar. 2025
Houston and Atlanta have been getting much of the buzz whenever the subject of the NHL expanding to 34 teams comes about, but Quebec City is the perpetual bridesmaid in this courtship.
—Phil Thompson, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2025
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Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 27 Mar. 2025
Channeling creative and destructive energies, these divine beings, depicted in states of perpetual transformation, are deeply intertwined with nature.
—Y-Jean Mun-Delsalle, ARTnews.com, 27 Mar. 2025
Boredom with everything: his antics, his non-music tweets, and the perpetual discourse cycle.
—Jayson Buford, Rolling Stone, 29 Mar. 2025
Houston and Atlanta have been getting much of the buzz whenever the subject of the NHL expanding to 34 teams comes about, but Quebec City is the perpetual bridesmaid in this courtship.
—Phil Thompson, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for perpetual
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By fostering a culture of continuous learning, leveraging emerging talent and focusing on transferable skills, organizations can stay competitive and effectively bridge the skills gap in their IT departments.—
Brad Smith,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Their work demonstrates that revolutionary movements are not ruptures but re-awakenings, continuous struggles that recycle and reinterpret the past in pursuit of a freer future.—
Rebecca Ruth Gould,
JSTOR Daily,
9 Apr. 2025
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Related Articles The company said that the trade-in program is the next step in the brand’s ongoing commitment to sustainability; the initiative was first announced in its September 2024 Impact Report.—
Kanika Talwar,
Footwear News,
9 Apr. 2025
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The players’ union for the league on March 14 filed a grievance with the National Labor Relations Board, and ongoing negotiations for a new collective bargaining agreement have failed to come to fruition.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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But what’s even creepier is Remmick’s invitation to the holdouts to join them, promising an escape from dehumanizing cruelty into a fellowship that offers an eternal life of freedom and enlightenment.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2025
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The Duke faithful may still be reeling from the shock of losing the national semifinal to Houston despite a 6-point lead with the ball in the final minute, but hope springs eternal in Durham.—
Dan Santaromita,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2025
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This is the dubious way Trump calculated his ‘reciprocal’ tariffs They are driven toward continual growth.—
David Brooks,
Mercury News,
4 Apr. 2025
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Consistently share your goals and progress with your employees to model the importance of continual self-development.—
Barry Marshall,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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One of the most enduring figures in modern history, her time on the throne spanned 14 U.S. presidencies and 15 British Prime Ministers.—
Meredith Kile,
People.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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For leaders, Chamberlain’s story delivers a crucial lesson: the most enduring brands are not those that hide behind a flawless facade.—
Jeetendr Sehdev,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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Rather than viewing the professional world as a zero-sum game where one person's advancement means another's loss, those with an abundance mindset recognize endless possibilities for career growth and achievement.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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Paris The City of Lights is one of the most romantic perennial destinations with endless gastronomy, history and art.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
6 Apr. 2025
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Here are four takeaways from the week in our continued look at President Trump's first 100 days in office: 1.—
Domenico Montanaro,
NPR,
4 Apr. 2025
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The prospect of continued rain Saturday morning was enough to lead to organizers of the Bentonville Half Marathon to postpone the event, which was originally scheduled for 7 a.m. Saturday.—
NWA Democrat-Gazette,
Arkansas Online,
4 Apr. 2025
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Each time he’s killed testing the alien atmosphere for viruses or absorbing massive amounts of radiation on a space walk, he’s resurrected in a printing machine in what amounts to a hilariously terrible immortal drudgery.—
Alison Willmore,
Vulture,
7 Mar. 2025
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In subsequent retcons and embellishments over the years, before the Big Bang occurred for the seventh round, Galan was infused with the glowing omnipotent essence of the Sentience of the Cosmos to become the immortal being Galactus.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
12 Mar. 2025
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“Perpetual.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perpetual. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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