eternity

noun

i-ˈtər-nə-tē How to pronounce eternity (audio)
Definition of eternitynext
1
as in perpetuity
endless time the question whether the universe will end someday or continue to exist in eternity

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2
as in immortality
unending existence after death a firm belief in the eternity of the soul

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3
as in forever
a long or seemingly long period of time we waited in line for tickets for an eternity

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Recent Examples of eternity The legal minimum is three years in oak — an eternity by tequila standards. — Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026 Because nine days is an eternity on the NBA schedule. — Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 22 June 2026 Rakholia also noted that the princess appeared to be wearing an Annoushka eternity band given to her by husband Prince William at the time of their first child Prince George’s birth in 2013. — Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 29 June 2026 Rainier proposed to Kelly at her parents’ home in Philadelphia in 1955 with a simple ruby-and-diamond (the colors of the Monaco flag) Cartier eternity band. — Hadley Hall Meares, Vanity Fair, 6 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for eternity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eternity
  1. perpetuity
  2. immortality
  3. forever
  4. infinity
  5. long
  6. foreverness
Noun
  • Tying the hands of mayors in perpetuity and shielding them from accountability for the scourge of guns is not how to respond to one mayor’s mistakes.
    — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 25 June 2026
  • What is grief, after all, if not a reaction to the overwhelming perpetuity of mortality?
    — Amanda Petrusich, New Yorker, 22 June 2026
Definition of perpetuity
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  • Photo by Steve Campbell/Houston Chronicle via Getty Images The Jets have flirted with immortality since, advancing to -- and losing in painstaking fashion -- the AFC championship game at the conclusion of the 1982, 1998, 2010 and 2011 seasons.
    — Jeff Capellini, CBS News, 18 June 2026
  • For his part, the Lord Protector was granted immortality, a mixed blessing to be sure.
    — Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 17 June 2026
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  • There is a certain ease and flow to the conversation with your forevers.
    — Barbara Ellis, Denver Post, 17 May 2026
  • Miami trailed 1-0 fast, in the sixth minute, when the defense left Guilherme Biro unmarked for a downward header off a corner kick, gifting Biro the forever-history of the first goal in the new stadium.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 5 Apr. 2026
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  • But then what happens is that your model for shallow water waves goes off to plus or minus infinity, which obviously does not represent the real world.
    — Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 25 June 2026
  • Two infinity swimming pools are also ready for any fun in the sun.
    — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 24 June 2026
Definition of infinity
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  • The star power continued at City Hall, where Spike Lee, Patrick Ewing and Carmelo Anthony were among those who went from float ride-a-longs to seats at the ceremony.
    — Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 18 June 2026
  • This year’s 10-day-long edition brought together an international slate of independent films across narrative, documentary, animation, experimental and short-form categories.
    — Matt Minton, Variety, 9 June 2026
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  • Nowadays, the outdoors with all its foreverness and fresh air is becoming that go-to place to celebrate our upcoming holidays.
    — Marni Jameson, orlandosentinel.com, 20 Nov. 2020
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“Eternity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eternity. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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