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
That’s how perennial All-Star José Ramírez assesses his 1-for-17 showing against journeyman reliever Taylor Rogers.
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Zack Meisel, New York Times, 4 May 2026
Although new plantings take a few years to adjust and establish themselves, these perennial shrubs are equipped with substantial longevity.
—Emily Leahy, Hartford Courant, 3 May 2026
Asparagus is a perennial plant in many growing zones, so be selective about using it as a companion plant.
—Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 3 May 2026
Yet Malkin also understands general manager Kyle Dubas is trying to build a roster that will make Pittsburgh a perennial contender, and having a future Hall of Fame forward who will turn 40 in August might not be part of that plan.
—CBS News, 2 May 2026
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Zack Meisel, New York Times, 4 May 2026
Although new plantings take a few years to adjust and establish themselves, these perennial shrubs are equipped with substantial longevity.
—Emily Leahy, Hartford Courant, 3 May 2026
Asparagus is a perennial plant in many growing zones, so be selective about using it as a companion plant.
—Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 3 May 2026
Yet Malkin also understands general manager Kyle Dubas is trying to build a roster that will make Pittsburgh a perennial contender, and having a future Hall of Fame forward who will turn 40 in August might not be part of that plan.
—CBS News, 2 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for perennial
Adjective
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One of the most enduring royal handbag traditions dates back to Queen Elizabeth II, who reportedly used her purse as a discreet way to signal staff during public engagements.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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Though her screen work was extensive, Costello’s impact as a teacher and director became one of her most enduring legacies.—
Deirdre Durkan,
PEOPLE,
27 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The Secret Service's investigation into the most recent shooting is ongoing.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
5 May 2026
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To rectify this oversight, a few years ago, my friend Cassey Lottman and I created the Great Farts of Literature database, an ongoing project dedicated to cataloging the best butt bombs in print and from which this list is adapted.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 May 2026
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This final season has gone back and forth, introducing a virus that could kill all the supes and then destroying the Boys’ cache of it, then introducing a Vought formula that makes supes immortal and giving it to Homelander.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
29 Apr. 2026
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In this week’s episode ‘One-Shots’, Soldier Boy and Homelander (Antony Starr) visit The Seven alum Marathon Man (Padalecki) to obtain some V1, which will make Homelander immortal amid Billy Butcher’s (Karl Urban) plan to wipe out all Supes with a deadly virus.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
29 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Lady Bunny, the drag queen comedian whose legacy extends back to the early 1980s, carries an eternal summer vibe due to her founding of the historic Wigstock Festival, a drag celebration which happened every year from 1985 to 2005.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
2 May 2026
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Finishing School is a column in which Mary Norris, The New Yorker’s Comma Queen, asks the eternal questions—Are you supposed to take the toothpick out of the sandwich or eat around it?—
Mary Norris,
New Yorker,
1 May 2026
Adjective
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No combination of stilettos and old-fashioned shoe-leather can temper the fact that integrity, talent, hard work, and a dedication to treating everything from fashion to the moving pictures with seriousness is in perpetual danger of extinction.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
29 Apr. 2026
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The app began as an aggregator for perpetual futures, a form of derivative popular among crypto traders.—
Jack Kubinec,
Fortune,
28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Officials said overnight enforcement will focus on common and continuing offenses such as commercial vehicles parked in residential areas and permit violations.—
Michelle Deal-Zimmerman,
Baltimore Sun,
6 Mar. 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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One idea, conversation, or realization can shift your approach in a lasting way.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
2 May 2026
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To wake up to the consequences of our travels might sound like a lot of work, but doing so can bring deep and lasting rewards—for us as individuals, as well as for our societies.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
1 May 2026
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“Perennial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perennial. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
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