as in enduring
having an existence or validity that does not change or diminish
her perennial pessimism was really starting to annoy her coworkers
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Recent Examples of perennial
Unlikely Boston Bruins: The Bruins have talent and a great culture and have been perennial contenders for most of the last 15 years.
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Scott Powers, The Athletic, 21 Feb. 2025
Not all perennial plants are grown for the colors of their flowers.
—Neil Sperry, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Feb. 2025
Team Canada would score the first goal, as perennial NHL star Connor McDavid got his country on the board first.
—Scott Thompson, Fox News, 18 Feb. 2025
The Royals are focused on becoming a perennial AL contender, which starts with winning their division.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 17 Feb. 2025
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Scott Powers, The Athletic, 21 Feb. 2025
Not all perennial plants are grown for the colors of their flowers.
—Neil Sperry, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Feb. 2025
Team Canada would score the first goal, as perennial NHL star Connor McDavid got his country on the board first.
—Scott Thompson, Fox News, 18 Feb. 2025
The Royals are focused on becoming a perennial AL contender, which starts with winning their division.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 17 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for perennial
Adjective
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More than just a cooking vessel, the sauce pot represents nonna's enduring presence in the family's kitchen.—
Kristan Hawkins,
Newsweek,
6 Feb. 2025
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Still Ugly also provides Urie and Newton a unique platform to revisit the series through a contemporary lens, examining its enduring relevance and celebrating the show’s bold storytelling and cultural impact.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
6 Feb. 2025
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Commentators said that the attacks were possibly a response to ongoing Israeli military operations in the occupied West Bank, which have displaced tens of thousands of Palestinians from their homes.—
Patrick Kingsley,
New York Times,
21 Feb. 2025
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The ongoing debate in Washington raises concerns about whether this level of spending is necessary or whether resources should be redirected to other national priorities.—
Daniel Cody,
Newsweek,
21 Feb. 2025
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In the immortal words of Laurence Laurentz, would that it’were so simple.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
14 Feb. 2025
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Laura Palmer, the immortal heroine (played by Sheryl Lee) of Twin Peaks, appears to me all the time.—
K. Austin Collins,
The Atlantic,
7 Feb. 2025
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Decorative torches and candles hung low, casting the halls in a mellow, shaded light: an eternal dusk or dawn.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
EW.com,
20 Feb. 2025
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Because of Mandich and in his eternal memory has grown a South Florida institution in cancer research, with the Dolphins out front in showing other professional sports teams how best to serve the community that supports them.—
Greg Cote,
Miami Herald,
20 Feb. 2025
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Each day, millions of dollars change hands as traders chase the next potential moonshot, creating a perpetual cycle of buying and selling that has made Pump.fun one of the most active platforms in cryptocurrency.—
Boaz Sobrado,
Forbes,
22 Feb. 2025
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With nine-time All-Star Giannis Antetokounmpo still shelved due to a lingering calf injury, perpetual Milwaukee Bucks Sixth Man of the Year contender Bobby Portis will now miss most of the rest of the 2024-25 NBA season due to a surprising suspension.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
20 Feb. 2025
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State of the labor market Initial weekly unemployment insurance claims have held in a fairly steady range around 220,000, though continuing claims earlier in November had hit their highest level in about three years.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
5 Dec. 2024
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What’s your advice for staying in the game so long and continuing adventures late into life?—
Corey Buhay,
Outside Online,
26 Sep. 2024
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At Harvard Law School, Duggins made a lasting impact as president of the Harvard Legal Aid Bureau, leading critical efforts to protect families from eviction during the height of the pandemic.—
Essence,
Essence,
3 Feb. 2025
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Oh, wait, that was the other team everybody loved to hate before the Chiefs started winning too much, and were trying to establish themselves as the kind of great and lasting and historic dynasty that Vince Lombardi had in the ’60s with the Green Bay Packers.—
Mike Lupica,
New York Daily News,
1 Feb. 2025
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“Perennial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perennial. Accessed 28 Feb. 2025.
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