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as in ancient
dating or surviving from the distant past
dateless artifacts left by an obscure people of the distant past
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as in eternal
lasting forever
the dateless cycle of the seasons
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as in immortal
having an existence or validity that does not change or diminish
it is because of their dateless themes that the plays of Shakespeare are still performed today
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Recent Examples of dateless
Her theory about dateless, spiraling young men ends with home prices declining for years, or even decades.
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Byalena Botros, Fortune, 12 Apr. 2024
All my Cinderellas didn’t find their March romance and went home dateless for the second weekend.
—J. Brady McCollough, Los Angeles Times, 22 Mar. 2023
Dreams are usually dateless, absent from the illusion of the flow of time.
—Riley Van Steward, Forbes, 10 Feb. 2023
Byalena Botros, Fortune, 12 Apr. 2024
All my Cinderellas didn’t find their March romance and went home dateless for the second weekend.
—J. Brady McCollough, Los Angeles Times, 22 Mar. 2023
Dreams are usually dateless, absent from the illusion of the flow of time.
—Riley Van Steward, Forbes, 10 Feb. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dateless
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Accessible by boat, air, or an ancient Roman causeway that appears only at low tide, the sprawling 380-acre island compound is now on the market for £25 million (about $33.2 million) with Knight Frank and Fine & Country.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
1 May 2025
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There, another ancient species disappeared long ago and left behind artifacts.—
Fran Ruiz,
Space.com,
1 May 2025
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Similarly, the phases of the moon embody the sacred balance between light and dark, symbolizing the eternal cycle of creation and dissolution.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
2 May 2025
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Getty Images Getty Images Even princesses can't resist the eternal urge to bleach your hair when the weather warms up!—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
1 May 2025
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The original Highlander, in 1986, starred Christopher Lambert and Sean Connery and portrayed the climax of an ancient battle between immortal warriors, unfolding through interwoven past and present-day storylines.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
17 Apr. 2025
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But the new deal will give UA full rights to the franchise, which dates back to the 1986 feature about immortal warriors starring Christopher Lambert and Sean Connery.—
Aaron Couch,
HollywoodReporter,
17 Apr. 2025
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The venerable system of health clinics, based in South Los Angeles, on Thursday joined about 10 other nonprofits in launching a media campaign that will focus on half a dozen U.S. House districts where Republican lawmakers have supported the president’s initial budget plan.—
James Rainey,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Apr. 2025
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The process includes several stages: servant of God, venerable, blessed (through beatification), and finally, saint (through canonization).—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Apr. 2025
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In the meantime, the endless questions about Chelsea’s lack of a front-of-shirt sponsor will go away, if only for a little while.—
Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025
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Oh and Kate Walsh as lesbian partners, and contains endless gorgeous, sweeping shots of the Italian countryside.—
Marley Marius,
Vogue,
30 Apr. 2025
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The rapper's most enduring romance was with model-actress Kimberly Porter, who died of pneumonia in November 2018.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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The praise was meaningful to Coogler, who includes Lee among his most enduring influences.—
Jelani Cobb,
New Yorker,
28 Apr. 2025
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This cottage also has a vaulted ceiling and fireplace in the living room, a more subtle white and gold color scheme with antique pieces, a plunge pool and spa overlooking the river and a courtyard with a fireplace.—
Laurie Werner,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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Sarah Stacey Interior Design Dramatic curtain valances, antique furniture, and trippy wallpaper all combine in this parlor by Sarah Stacey Interior Design.—
Dan Howarth,
Architectural Digest,
28 Apr. 2025
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One video aims to appeal to senior Communist Party officials who live in perpetual fear of being snapped up by Xi’s seemingly endless crackdown on corruption and disloyalty.—
Nectar Gan,
CNN Money,
2 May 2025
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Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him.—
Jordan King,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Apr. 2025
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“Dateless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dateless. Accessed 12 May. 2025.
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