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timeless

American  
[tahym-lis] / ˈtaɪm lɪs /

adjective

  1. without beginning or end; eternal; everlasting.

  2. referring or restricted to no particular time: times.

    the timeless beauty of great music.
    Synonyms:
    permanent, abiding, lasting, enduring
timeless British  
/ ˈtaɪmlɪs /

adjective

  1. unaffected or unchanged by time; ageless

  2. eternal

  3. an archaic word for untimely

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Other Word Forms

  • timelessly adverb
  • timelessness noun

Etymology

Origin of timeless

First recorded in 1550–60; time + -less

Example Sentences

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The title of the group’s latest offering, “Future Present Past,” hints at its timeless essence.

From Los Angeles Times

Buy low, sell high seems like timeless advice, but if recent years have taught us anything, it’s that nothing is sacred.

From Barron's

For its stars, the adaptation is as much about timeless storytelling as it is about modern themes.

From BBC

"Against vast skies, rolling hills and shifting weather the pair seemed to come alive - timeless guardians of the landscape."

From BBC

The award was presented by actor Woody Harrelson, who lauded Ford’s varied achievements and called him a “timeless American treasure.”

From Los Angeles Times

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