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a
: not restricted to a particular time or date
The timeless themes of love, solitude, joy, and nature …—
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b
: having no beginning or end : eternal
2
: not affected by time : ageless
timelessly
adverb
timelessness
noun
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It doesn't take time to understand the origin of timeless. Time comes from Old English tīd, which is tied to Middle English tide, meaning "time" and in Modern English "the regular upward and downward movement of the level of the ocean."
Examples of timeless in a Sentence
The dresses that she designs are elegant and timeless.
the timeless beauty of the sea
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Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 July 2026
Provençal-style villas seamlessly vibe vintage Riviera glamour with contemporary luxury and blend with the timeless allure of Saint Tropez, leaving one feeling wonderfully décomplexé.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 July 2026
The Bugonia star wore her hair in an elegant, timeless low bun, with a few face-framing pieces hanging loose.
—
Robyn Merrett,
InStyle,
5 July 2026
These are timeless words; a valuable caution for our own times when national security or restorative justice are invoked to use race to serve the politically popular view of the moment.
—
Tom Campbell,
Oc Register,
4 July 2026
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“Timeless.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/timeless. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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timeless
adjective
time·less
ˈtīm-ləs 
: not restricted to a certain time or date
timelessly
adverb
timelessness
noun
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