timeless

adjective

ˈtīm-ləs How to pronounce timeless (audio)
Definition of timelessnext
as in immortal
having an existence or validity that does not change or diminish views the church's message and mission as timeless and not subject to the whim of the people

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Recent Examples of timeless The campaign officially kicks off on August 7, 2026 (also International Beer Day), anchored by a powerful cinematic film capturing beer’s timeless place in major milestones and daily celebrations alike. — Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026 The sweeping curve creates a bold, graphic effect while still feeling timeless enough to wear long after summer ends. — Amanda Le, InStyle, 7 Aug. 2026 Comfy White Jeans White jeans are timeless, classy, and have long been a summer wardrobe staple—and celebs have proved that the look is here to stay this season. — Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 6 Aug. 2026 With timeless designs and supportive footbeds, these sandals are built to stay in your rotation for years — not just one season. — Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 5 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for timeless
Recent Examples of Synonyms for timeless
  1. immortal
  2. enduring
  3. eternal
  4. ongoing
  5. continuing
  6. lasting
  7. perpetual
  8. perennial
Adjective
  • All the entries are highly personal, bracingly creative and audaciously inventive recreations of immortal standards familiar throughout the world.
    — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Turritopsis dohrnii, commonly called the immortal jellyfish, has an ability that no amount of venture capital has managed to replicate.
    — Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of immortal
Adjective
  • Amazingly, The Honeymooners, one of the most enduring and beloved classics of TV’s golden era, won just a single Emmy during its run in the mid-1950s.
    — Benjamin Svetkey, HollywoodReporter, 9 Aug. 2026
  • The joy found in the game fosters enduring relationships outside of it.
    — Christine Ledbetter, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of enduring
Adjective
  • Whereas futurists look forward to achieving eternal life by uploading their brains to the cloud, many prefer a more traditional conception of salvation.
    — Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Ironically, in Hollywood, the land of eternal youth, end-of-life-doula training has become newly fashionable in the way that studying Kabbalah once was.
    — Alexandra Schwartz, New Yorker, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of eternal
Adjective
  • The sheriff's office said the investigation into the Fred Mountain Fire remains ongoing and additional charges may be filed.
    — Richard Ramos, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Johnson has appreciated the ongoing investment of his starting quarterback and his willingness to take on as much as has been thrown at him.
    — Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of ongoing
Adjective
  • Officials said overnight enforcement will focus on common and continuing offenses such as commercial vehicles parked in residential areas and permit violations.
    — Michelle Deal-Zimmerman, Baltimore Sun, 6 Mar. 2025
  • State of the labor market Initial weekly unemployment insurance claims have held in a fairly steady range around 220,000, though continuing claims earlier in November had hit their highest level in about three years.
    — Jeff Cox, CNBC, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of continuing
Adjective
  • Cobb County drivers experienced four long lasting, multilane freeway incidents in the same morning.
    — Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 9 Aug. 2026
  • By immersing oneself in a niche, studying local details, and building relationships, investors can effectively navigate market cycles and secure lasting success, maintaining a strong competitive edge.
    — James Nelson, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of lasting
Adjective
  • Extraction propelled by a global financial system that demands perpetual growth, even unto infinity?
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 Aug. 2026
  • This move, coupled with broader industry efforts in memory compression and new architectures from companies like Samsung and SK Hynix, actively challenges the market's assumption of perpetual memory scarcity.
    — Jon Markman, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of perpetual
Adjective
  • How to Deadhead Shrubby Plants with Large Flowers These include large marigolds, summer phlox, astilbe, peonies, purple coneflowers, black-eyed Susans, daisies, annual and perennial salvia, petunias, and zinnias.
    — Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Katsis was adept at managing major live acts, overseeing rollouts like Backstreet Boys’ Into the Millennium Tour and helping morph Korn and Limp Bizkit into perennial arena acts.
    — Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of perennial

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