ever-present

adjective

ev·er-pres·ent ˈe-vər-ˈpre-zᵊnt

variants or less commonly ever present

: always near in time or place : present or occurring at all times : constant

an ever-present temptation to snack

the ever-present specter of war

belief in an ever-present god

Snake and spider bites are a rare, yet ever-present danger in the Australian bush.—Caroline Faucher

… electronic melodies over an ever-present thudding bassline, the subwoofers so intense that the bass could be felt in listeners' hearts.—Isha Kawatra

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Dames’ goal has always been to empower women with styles that could walk them throughout the day, balancing an aesthetic rooted in sleek designs and drenched in an ever-present Bauhaus inspiration with comfort and versatility. — Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2026 Every step of spiritual progress in our lives – every healing proof of God’s ever-present love – is a step away from the belief in mortality and toward the understanding of our true, eternal life as the children of God. — The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 21 Oct. 2026 Nothing beats the South for mild winters and sunshine, but this time of year can be challenging, with the ever-present threat of hurricanes. — Sarah Scott, Southern Living, 14 Oct. 2026 Jost has played Hegseth with an ever-present focus on acting tough, yet clearly overcompensating as one of the least qualified individuals to hold the post. — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 10 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for ever-present

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1605, in the meaning defined above

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