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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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 ultimate definition, fixed into all eternity, of the adequate price for a book comes from Joseph Caspar Witsch who on the longlist of legendary publishers ranges straight after Ledig-Rowohlt. — Literary Hub, 8 Oct. 2026 Maiava’s average time to throw while under pressure so far this season is nearly four seconds, which, by Big Ten standards, is an eternity. — Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026 A lot like his unfathomable eternity with the Royals, a job that he somehow was offered as a 25-year-old in 1969 with scant experience. — Kansas City Star, 24 Sep. 2026 Unfortunately, that meme will now be used for the rest of eternity. — Zach Dean Outkick, FOXNews.com, 21 Sep. 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
  • Because the Iranians are not going to sit back and let their economy get squeezed in perpetuity.
    — Kim Hjelmgaard, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026
  • States that rewrote old perpetuities rules made these trusts far more practical.
    — Michael Gold CFP, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of perpetuity
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  • And of course, the implications of digital immortality research extend beyond personal loss.
    — Lissa Soep, Vox, 17 Oct. 2026
  • For Maxwell, life on earth became a moral exercise, an attempt to deserve immortality.
    — James Whorton Jr, Longreads, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of immortality
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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
Definition of forever
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  • One of Yayoi Kusama‘s infinity rooms will also travel (not the main one that is downstairs at the Broad).
    — Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Some units have private balconies overlooking the lagoon, and guests can relax at an infinity-edge pool and deck or have the concierge arrange surf sessions and private lessons.
    — Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of infinity
Noun
  • The nearly 70-foot-long tugboat changed ownership several times before it was abandoned at the mouth of the Amnicon River in 1951.
    — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2026
  • In this painful experience, one is exposed (the betrayal that is blushing) and longs to hide oneself.
    — Eugenie Brinkema, ARTnews.com, 17 Oct. 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 28 Oct. 2026.

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