adjective
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unaffected or unchanged by time; ageless
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eternal
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an archaic word for untimely
Other Word Forms
- timelessly adverb
- timelessness noun
Etymology
Origin of timeless
Example Sentences
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The question of democratic rage is timeless, and Mr. Turley’s historical narrative is sweeping—from the trial of Socrates to the rhetoric of Huey Long.
Thanks to his subject matter and materials, Mr. Otsuki’s work feels timeless, while his intentional, unshowy formal choices make it an invigorating counterpoint to so much of the noisy art popular at the moment.
As the juke joint crowd responds, he loses himself in the timeless transcendence artists hope for.
From Los Angeles Times
What makes the album a timeless classic are its catchy melodies; shrewd arrangements that caught the culture’s disco obsession; and Mr. Scaggs’s earthy, confessional lyrics and intimate voice.
"While we grieve his absence, we also rejoice in the timeless gift of his music and the cherished memories he created that will love on forever," they said.
From BBC
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