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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 Mr. Hauser is a complete mystery, less talent than mass and whose ever-present sunglasses seem less an accessory than a crutch: If you can’t see his eyes, it’s tough to judge his performance.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

But the nascent channel fended off an attempt by ABC to create a competitor, and critics could see the value of an ever-present news channel, even if quality was a little thin at times.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

Phones and tablets have provided people of all ages with an ever-present source of entertainment, but Jane says that both adults and children could benefit from embracing boredom a bit more.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

Through a proprietary mixture of light nostalgia baiting and ever-present curiosity, Gellar has achieved a rare type of icon status — a superstar who owns her legacy, but isn’t willing to rest on her laurels.

From Salon • Mar. 26, 2026

Missing, too, was the ever-present buzz of diesel generators.

From "Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children" by Ransom Riggs

ever-present

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