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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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Roy “micro-targeted” likely progressive voters in social media spots, experts said, presenting as an affable presence in her ever-present purple blazer while sharing her vision of serving as the “people’s lawyer.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

Given he has been an ever-present during that time compared to some of his rivals, that is perhaps to be expected.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

In his office, Gorka keeps a globe on his desk and a large poster of the Twin Towers on the wall, an ever-present reminder of 9/11.

From Salon • Apr. 22, 2026

Grief can change shape over time for people, but it will be ever-present.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

He waves the ever-present trunk away, wipes his right hand on his thigh, and offers it to me.

From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen

ever-present

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