eternity
noun
infinite time; duration without beginning or end.
eternities
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pluralof eternity.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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“The cradle rocks above an abyss, and common sense tells us that our existence is but a brief crack of light between two eternities of darkness,” wrote Vladimir Nabokov.
From New York Times ● Jul. 29, 2021
Chidi and Eleanor had eternities on end together, but when Chidi traded his philosophy texts for a copy of The Da Vinci Code, it was clear that his end, at least, was nigh.
From Slate ● Jan. 31, 2020
In Brandon, for eternities, they’ll fondly remember his varsity debut against Petal.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 25, 2019
Alabama doesn’t do eternities anymore under Saban, and by Saturday, sitting at a round table during media day, sophomore J.C.
From Washington Post ● Jan. 10, 2016
Many if not most tlamatinime saw existence as Nabokov feared: “a brief crack of light between two eternities of darkness.”
From "1491" by Charles C. Mann
