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perpetuity

[pur-pi-too-i-tee, -tyoo-] / ˌpɜr pɪˈtu ɪ ti, -ˈtyu- /
NOUN
state of being perpetual
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Antonyms


NOUN
unlimited time
Synonyms
STRONG
WEAK
all time forever


Example Sentences

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Bob’s move signals he’ll do anything to silence her, now and in perpetuity.

From Salon • May 29, 2026

In hearings this year, the California’s Department of Finance said the program was meant to run for a limited time and expressed concern about funding it in perpetuity from the state budget.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026

A bank official said that the bank’s reasoning was that the debt owed ensured that the customers were slaves to the bank in perpetuity.

From MarketWatch • May 8, 2026

One point that Trump officials, lawmakers and advocates for Afghan allies agree on: Keeping Afghans trapped in Camp As Sayliyah in perpetuity is inhumane.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

It was his job to set the memory in perpetuity.

From "The Marrow Thieves" by Cherie Dimaline




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