ever-changing

adjective

ev·​er-chang·​ing ˌe-vər-ˈchān-jiŋ How to pronounce ever-changing (audio)
variants or less commonly ever changing
: not permanent or fixed : always changing
today's ever-changing world
an ever-changing job market
… the ever-changing landscape of technical innovation.—Duc Chau
… a light-machine which projects ever-changing patterns on a wall or screen.—World Journal Tribune Magazine
Both courses are being offered online to meet the ever changing needs of professionals everywhere.—Linda Ginac and Monica Hampton

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Since opening in 1988, the adults-only restaurant has earned a loyal following for its famously smoky Oysters Gilhooley, cooked over pecan wood, and its ever-changing catch of the day. — Gabi De La Rosa, Southern Living, 29 July 2026 Creative ever-changing cocktails are now a central tenet of the menu, but customers can still crack open a can of PBR. — Usa Today Network, USA Today, 29 July 2026 The question now for parent company Comcast is whether the streaming service can remain profitable amid an ever-changing sports broadcasting landscape. — Nicole Kraft, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026 To avoid detection, the shield would constantly have to match the ever-changing surrounding temperature to prevent the thermal gradient that infrared sensors detect. — New Atlas, 29 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for ever-changing

Word History

First Known Use

1600, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of ever-changing was in 1600

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“Ever-changing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ever-changing. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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