live-forever

American

[liv-fer-ev-er] / ˈlɪv fərˌɛv ər /

noun

a widely cultivated succulent plant, Sedum telephium, of the stonecrop family, having fleshy, coarsely toothed leaves and flat clusters of purplish flowers.

Etymology

Origin of live-forever

First recorded in 1590–1600

Example Sentences

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Then, in the game’s last 11 seconds, Knicks forward OG Anunoby pulled off a whirlwind sequence that will live forever in New York’s sports mythology.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

It's the one that could make them live forever in a footballing sense or the one that will make them join the Hearts boys of 1986 and 1965, denied on the final day.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

First, by design, annuities reallocate money from those who die early to those who live forever.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 20, 2026

Still, for a shirtless scene this season, Godoy put in extra effort, “I tried to get buff because that clip is going to live forever on TV!” he laughs.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 10, 2026

Why, she, too, might live forever in this remarkable world she was only just discovering!

From "Tuck Everlasting" by Natalie Babbit

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