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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

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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 disc reasserted that Ellington’s art could flourish in extended forms, that he should be counted among America’s enduring creative figures, and that a recording could be both timely and timeless.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Banyan Ridge stands as the ultimate legacy estate—timeless, tranquil, and beyond compare.”

From MarketWatch

They’re a lifetime, timeless piece that you just truly need in your collection.

From Los Angeles Times

"They are timeless symbols of peace, compassion, and the shared heritage of humanity."

From Barron's

“The service reflected the timeless message of love, peace and compassion,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal

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