Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Definitions

perpetuity

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


NOUN
unlimited time
Synonyms
STRONG
WEAK
all time forever


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

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

From Salon • May 29, 2026

Until recently, foreign nationals were only eligible to stand for election to Holyrood if they had indefinite leave to remain - an immigration status allowing them to live and work in the UK in perpetuity.

From BBC • May 13, 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

Huyghe’s ecosystems are difficult for museums and collectors to display in perpetuity, making “A::Light” a rare exception because it will be free to see and perpetually on view.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 28, 2026

It was his job to set the memory in perpetuity.

From "The Marrow Thieves" by Cherie Dimaline




Vocabulary lists containing perpetuity


Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Look it up. Learn it forever.

Remember "perpetuity" for good with VocabTrainer. Expand your vocabulary effortlessly with personalized learning tools that adapt to your goals.

Take me to Vocabulary.com