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ever-present

ADJECTIVE
chronic
Synonyms
STRONGEST
constant continual continuing continuous deep-rooted deep-seated habitual incurable lifelong lingering persistent protracted recurrent recurring sustained
WEAK
abiding ceaseless confirmed enduring fixed inborn inbred ineradicable ingrained inveterate lasting long-lived long-standing obstinate perennial persisting prolonged rooted routine settled stubborn tenacious unabating unmitigated unyielding usual
Antonyms
STRONGEST
ceasing ending halting inconstant infrequent intermittent interrupted occasional stopping temporary
WEAK
curable eradicable
ADJECTIVE
habituated
Synonyms
STRONG
abiding accustomed confirmed continuing enduring fixed ingrained lasting lingering
WEAK
ceaseless constant continual continuous deep-rooted deep-seated habitual inborn inbred incurable ineradicable inveterate lifelong long-l
Antonyms
STRONG
ephemeral fleeting indefinite transient
ADJECTIVE
lingering
Synonyms
STRONGEST
abiding constant continuing deep-rooted deep-seated enduring ingrained lasting lifelong persistent protracted recurrent recurring stubborn
STRONG
confirmed fixed incurable obstinate perennial persisting prolonged rooted routine settled sustained
WEAK
ceaseless continual continuous habitual inborn inbred ineradicable inveterate long-lived long-standing tenacious unabating unmitigated unyielding usual
Antonyms
STRONGEST
ending ephemeral fleeting short-lived superficial temporary transient yielding
STRONG
indefinite
ADJECTIVE
protracted
Synonyms
STRONGEST
continual continuing continuous enduring lingering persistent recurrent sustained
STRONG
abiding confirmed fixed ingrained lasting obstinate persisting prolonged recurring rooted settled
WEAK
ceaseless constant deep-rooted deep-seated habitual inborn inbred incurable ineradicable inveterate lifelong long-lived long-standing perennial routine stubborn tenacious unabating unmitigated unyielding usual
Antonyms
STRONGEST
ceasing halting infrequent intermittent interrupted
STRONG
ephemeral fleeting indefinite transient

Example Sentences

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But George was still not a free man; the threat of recapture remained ever present.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

Goalkeeper Ederson was ever present, with Kyle Walker, John Stones and Aymeric Laporte also regulars in a defence that featured Vincent Kompany, Oleksandr Zinchenko and Nicolas Otamendi across the course of the campaign.

From BBC • Nov. 20, 2025

For the “Waterfront” cast, Williamson’s legacy in Wilmington and its surrounds was ever present.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 17, 2025

Outie Mark knew Ms. Cobel as his next-door neighbor, Mrs. Selvig, never recognizing that she was also his boss — ever present, always watching.

From Salon • Mar. 19, 2025

The air was somewhat clearer in the alley, though the choking smell of smoke and wind-driven dust must have been ever present.

From "The Great Fire" by Jim Murphy