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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
Plus each new project has the potential to bring in new viewers who enter the whole franchise ecosystem and should get carried along just like all the characters inside the story, an ever-expanding audience that mirrors the perpetually growing interior logic of the fictional world.
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Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 23 Dec. 2024
His predatory lifestyle leaves him perpetually bloodied and battered.
—Joan MacDonald, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Fiercely protective, perpetually pushy, this Rose would do anything for her girls.
—Dave Quinn, People.com, 20 Dec. 2024
The Mandarin Hide Tasty craft cocktails and retro speakeasy vibes keep this beloved bar — that’s been a staple along Central Avenue since 2010 — perpetually popping.
—Terry Ward, Travel + Leisure, 15 Dec. 2024
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Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 23 Dec. 2024
His predatory lifestyle leaves him perpetually bloodied and battered.
—Joan MacDonald, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Fiercely protective, perpetually pushy, this Rose would do anything for her girls.
—Dave Quinn, People.com, 20 Dec. 2024
The Mandarin Hide Tasty craft cocktails and retro speakeasy vibes keep this beloved bar — that’s been a staple along Central Avenue since 2010 — perpetually popping.
—Terry Ward, Travel + Leisure, 15 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for perpetually
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Designed to be forever staples in any sister or brotherhood, TRENDZIO celebrates the elegance of the Divine Nine communities by bedazzling timeless pieces with engraved letters or gemstones in unique color combinations.—
Molly Peck,
USA TODAY,
12 Jan. 2025
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Causes of Window Drafts Aging Windows Even the best windows don't last forever.—
Rabekah Henderson,
Southern Living,
11 Jan. 2025
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His desire to be a pilot fits a personality that’s constantly looking to push himself.—
Patrick Z. McGavin,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Jan. 2025
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But no one tells you about the mental toll of constantly questioning yourself.—
Joe Altieri,
Forbes,
17 Jan. 2025
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While public perception of the Yankees’ player development isn’t always favorable, multiple coaches no longer with the organization said opposing teams see the Bombers as a model to follow.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
10 Jan. 2025
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However, a 2023 DHS Inspector General report found that both the Secret Service and Homeland Security Investigations did not always comply with these requirements.—
Dhruv Mehrotra,
WIRED,
10 Jan. 2025
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Walgreens has continually discounted a report in the Wall Street Journal last month that the pharmacy chain was in talks to sell itself to private equity firm Sycamore Partners.—
Megan Poinski,
Forbes,
14 Jan. 2025
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He’s continually kept Philipp Kurashev out of the lineup because he’s been a liability.—
Scott Powers,
The Athletic,
14 Jan. 2025
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Match of the Day has been airing for six decades and this is the first time it will be permanently hosted by women, although it has been hosted by women down the years on a temporary basis.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
15 Jan. 2025
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Over the weekend, Trump's co-defendants had asked Cannon to extend that embargo and keep Smith's report more permanently under wraps.—
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arkansasonline.com,
14 Jan. 2025
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For example, the source and varietals of barley invariably change as decades pass.—
Chris Perugini,
Forbes,
16 Jan. 2025
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That’s because disaster rebuilding efforts invariably get tied up in politics.—
David Lightman,
Sacramento Bee,
15 Jan. 2025
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“Perpetually.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perpetually. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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