for the ages: meaning & examples

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Language: English

Meanings:

  • 1.

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    • Intended or destined to endure for a very long time; lasting across generations.

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    • This historic monument was built for the ages and still stands strong after centuries.

      The monument was intended to last a very long time.

    • Their groundbreaking research is for the ages and will influence science for generations.

      The research is destined to endure across generations.

    • The composer created a symphony for the ages, admired by music lovers worldwide.

      The symphony was designed to endure for a very long time.

    • The ancient manuscript was preserved carefully for the ages in the national archive.

      The manuscript was kept to last through many generations.

  • 2.

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    • Especially memorable or noteworthy; of such quality or significance that it will be long remembered.

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    • That game-winning goal was definitely for the ages; fans will remember it forever.

      The goal was especially memorable and noteworthy.

    • Her performance last night was for the ages, truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

      Her performance was so remarkable it will be long remembered.

    • The speech he gave at the conference was for the ages, inspiring everyone in the audience.

      His speech was especially significant and memorable.

Examples:

  • EN: It will be a Dance of Death for the ages!
    ES: ¡Será una Danza de la muerte para la posteridad!
  • EN: This is drama for the ages.
    ES: Esto es drama para la historia.
  • EN: May lead to the salvation of our people. Not only now, but for the ages to come.
    ES: Y no sólo ahora, sino también para el futuro.
  • EN: Big Drag is for the ages.
    ES: Big Drag es para la posteridad.
  • EN: We will not neglect anything that could help establish peace for the ages and bring happiness to the sons of Allah.
    ES: No descuidaremos nada que pueda ayudar a establecer la paz por mucho tiempo y llevar la felicidad a los hijos de Alá.
  • EN: The Nightcrawler bringing you a little lead on CERK, metal for the ages.
    ES: El Rondador Nocturno, con un anticipo de CERK, música metal para todas las épocas.
  • EN: No, that's one for the ages.
    ES: No, y quedará sin resolver.
  • EN: This is for the ages.
    ES: Esto es para el futuro.
  • EN: They called it "a thrill ride for the ages..."
    ES: Dijeron: "un viaje emocionante a través del tiempo..."
  • EN: "Who am I?" is a question for the ages.
    ES: Ésa es la eterna pregunta.
  • EN: It was a season and World Series for the ages for the Mets and series MVP first baseman Donn Clendenon.
    ES: Fue una Serie Mundial para recordar para los Mets... y el jugador más valioso, el primera base, Donn Clendenon.
  • EN: It will be a wedding for the ages.
    ES: Será una boda legendaria.
  • EN: It's a love story for the ages.
    ES: Es una historia de amor para siempre.
  • EN: Son... that is one for the ages.
    ES: Hijo, ésa es la pregunta del millón.
  • EN: It was a championship match for the ages.
    ES: Fue un partido histórico del campeonato mundial.
  • EN: It will be a Dance of Death for the ages!
    ES: ¡Será una Danza de la muerte para la posteridad!

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