DATELESS Synonyms: 129 Similar and Opposite Words

dateless

adjective

ˈdāt-ləs

Definition of dateless

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 Briones cracked up while taking pictures of the dateless Ball posing with his arm around a stereo speaker on a stand. — Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 2 Mar. 2026 Else Texas men's basketball will be dateless when other teams will be enjoying the Big Dance. — Cedric Golden, Austin American Statesman, 23 Jan. 2026 Tracy playfully questioned Brett, who was the president of his fraternity, for being dateless and not dressing on theme. — Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 21 Jan. 2026 Hailey Bieber went dateless to the 2025 Met Gala as her husband, Justin Bieber, was nowhere to be found. — Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 5 May 2025 Her theory about dateless, spiraling young men ends with home prices declining for years, or even decades. — 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

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Adjective

This chapter is accompanied by somewhat twee images of an owl doll, a bottle of designer perfume, a high heel, and a golden microphone positioned against various ancient Greek ruins, including the Parthenon and the Monument of the Eponymous Heroes.

— Stephanie Wambugu, Vulture, 12 Oct. 2026
Its wonders include countryside wineries, ancient archaeological sites and unforgettable beaches.

— Rick Steves, Washington Post, 11 Oct. 2026

Definition of ancient

Adjective

More than just loving, God is unwavering, eternal Love itself.

— The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 9 Oct. 2026
The low-angle light plays hobs with conventional solar panels lying flat on a lander, but Blue Origin's Power Tower is designed to exploit the near-eternal sunset/sunrise.

— David Szondy October 07, New Atlas, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of eternal

Adjective

After a series of trials that kept them apart, Psyche proved her devotion to the gods, was rescued by her divine husband, and became immortal herself.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 Oct. 2026
My absolute favorite long-burn joke is that Kenneth is immortal.

— Maura Judkis, Washington Post, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of immortal

Adjective

Ben’Imana premiered in the Un Certain Regard section at Cannes, marking the first time a film from Rwanda screened in the venerable fest’s official selection.

— Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 8 Oct. 2026
As for the plane in question, this is a variant of the venerable F-16 and is a heavily modernized version featuring, among other features, APG-83 Active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar.

— Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2026

Definition of venerable

Adjective

The resort lends itself to rest and relaxation, but teenagers could certainly keep themselves busy with the endless activities on offer.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
And Amazon Prime Big Deal Days offers seemingly endless options to choose from, including some of our top picks below.

— ABC News, ABC News, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of endless

Adjective

Throughout the community architectural details are inspired by the surrounding landscape and natural materials are shaped by refined craftsmanship to create spaces that are warm and enduring.

— Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 12 Oct. 2026
Three decades and six sequels later, Scream remains one of horror’s most enduring (and most profitable) franchises.

— Scott Shilstone, Deadline, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of enduring

Adjective

Only Israel and its chief enabler in the White House can determine whether the years to come will be a time of rebuilding and healing or one of perpetual violence and instability.

— KHALED ELGINDY, Foreign Affairs, 8 Oct. 2026
During their junior year in 2021, as early crypto perpetual trading platforms gained attention, the three began to study how exchanges worked.

— Camila Grigera Naón, Fortune, 7 Oct. 2026

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