aeonian

adjective

variants or aeonic
Definition of aeoniannext
as in persistent

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aeonian
  1. persistent
  2. endless
  3. everlasting
  4. long
  5. long-term
  6. long-drawn-out
  7. interminable
  8. lengthy
Adjective
  • In his inaugural Jackson Hole speech as chairman, Warsh warned that persistent inflation may necessitate further monetary tightening.
    — William Pesek, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Mehta increased his price target on FANG stock to $220 from $212 and reiterated a buy rating, citing the company's capital-efficient volume growth as oil prices remain high amid persistent supply disruption in the Middle East.
    — TipRanks.com Staff, CNBC, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of persistent
Adjective
  • The objective is not more thinking, longer timelines or endless analysis.
    — Mustafa Shreet, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Then there’s the endless rotation of celebrities playing themselves.
    — Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of endless
Adjective
  • Chambers hopes to meet him in person, saying he's had an everlasting impact at her greatest time in need.
    — Naveen Dhaliwal, CBS News, 24 Aug. 2026
  • But, to his everlasting chagrin, Roosevelt had not seen the last of that bear.
    — Paul Schullery, Outdoor Life, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of everlasting
Adjective
  • The San Francisco 49ers got creative in managing some tough cuts Sunday afternoon to get down to a 53-man roster, letting go of their punter and long snapper.
    — Matt Barrows, New York Times, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Medicare does not cover custodial care, and custodial care is the bulk of what a long stay involves.
    — Jon Sabes, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of long
Adjective
  • Bitcoin’s improving long-term setup provides a positive backdrop for the broader crypto market.
    — Katie Stockton, CNBC, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Process control, workplace conditions, customer requirements and long-term competitiveness are already pushing the industry in the same direction.
    — Alice Tonello, Footwear News, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of long-term
Adjective
  • Williamson never lets his viewers suffer through unnecessary and long-drawn-out scenes, even when the show’s rapid speed makes specific scenarios feel overly outlandish.
    — Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 19 June 2025
  • The vote-a-rama can be long-drawn-out and is often used to force lawmakers from both parties to go on the record about something - even unrelated to the core of the bill at hand - that can then be used for political purposes down the road.
    — Deirdre Walsh, NPR, 19 Feb. 2025
Definition of long-drawn-out
Adjective
  • Michigan's seemingly interminable 2026 primary season is — finally — over.
    — M.L. Elrick, Freep.com, 9 Aug. 2026
  • The pandemic, after all, sliced history definitively into an unknowing before, an interminable during, and a maybe-one-day after.
    — Mitch Therieau, New Yorker, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of interminable
Adjective
  • But she's also taken heat for some of her remarks, including lengthy jokes about the non-binary community and dismissing the use of they/them pronouns.
    — Juana Summers, NPR, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Pablo also posted a lengthy live video reaction to the punishment yesterday, which is worth a watch/listen.
    — Chris Branch, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of lengthy
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“Aeonian.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aeonian. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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