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
But after a year of big shake-ups at the major labels, as well as the breakthrough drought, the U.K.’s perennial fear of being reduced to just another European outpost of the U.S. industry has sometimes looked closer to reality than ever.
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Mark Sutherland, Variety, 2 Mar. 2025
Or Cleveland’s Nick Chubb, who was once a perennial Pro Bowler but has had injuries limit him in recent seasons?
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 2 Mar. 2025
And no, the relative infrequency of such events compared to the 1940s hardly justifies the silence; what do people think has kept such perennial evil at bay all these years if not conscientious outspokenness?
—Steven Zeitchik, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Mar. 2025
February 24, 2025 Biggest Shut-Outs Both perennial awards favorite The Bear and Oscar Best Picture frontrunner Anora were shut out of the awards entirely.
—Melissa Locker, TIME, 24 Feb. 2025
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Mark Sutherland, Variety, 2 Mar. 2025
Or Cleveland’s Nick Chubb, who was once a perennial Pro Bowler but has had injuries limit him in recent seasons?
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 2 Mar. 2025
And no, the relative infrequency of such events compared to the 1940s hardly justifies the silence; what do people think has kept such perennial evil at bay all these years if not conscientious outspokenness?
—Steven Zeitchik, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Mar. 2025
February 24, 2025 Biggest Shut-Outs Both perennial awards favorite The Bear and Oscar Best Picture frontrunner Anora were shut out of the awards entirely.
—Melissa Locker, TIME, 24 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for perennial
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Only now, in a sign of how much Hollywood itself is evolving, an e-retailing giant, and not a traditional studio, will determine the direction of the movie business’s most enduring franchise.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
2 Mar. 2025
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Across the mass, Anne Ramsey (front row, second from left) celebrated her Supporting Actress nomination for Throw Momma From the Train following decades in the industry, and two years after what may have been her most enduring role, as criminal mastermind Ma Fratelli in The Goonies.—
Zach Schonfeld,
Vulture,
26 Feb. 2025
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Most cases in the ongoing outbreak have been reported in Texas, but cases have also been diagnosed in California, Alaska, Kentucky, Georgia, New Mexico, and New Jersey.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
5 Mar. 2025
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During a few of Trump’s prior State of the Union addresses, female politicians including Nancy Pelosi donned all-white ensembles as a nod to the women’s suffragette movement and the ongoing fight for gender equality.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
WWD,
5 Mar. 2025
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The heavenly abode known as Xu Tu Palace where immortal master Wuliang Xianweng (Wang Deshun), who takes on great significance in the film’s last third, is said to be made entirely from jade, and the texture and lighting on display certainly reflects that claim in a convincing manner.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
2 Mar. 2025
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In time, it was revealed that the Dollhouse was just beta-testing technology that would allow its wealthy clients to upload their minds into these young, fit bodies, becoming functionally immortal(*).—
Alan Sepinwall,
Rolling Stone,
28 Feb. 2025
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But hope springs eternal, and the couple had a surprising three-egg clutch again this year.—
Amy Hubbard,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Mar. 2025
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Brooks masterfully inspires emotion in this mother-daughter tale, as Shirley MacLaine and Debra Winger play characters whose eternal friction belies a bond neither can fully articulate.—
Will Leitch,
Vulture,
3 Mar. 2025
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Meanwhile, many security teams find themselves in perpetual firefighting mode, feeling overwhelmed by the sheer volume of security alerts and spending precious hours chasing down false positives.—
Aviv Mussinger,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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There's little that Internet denizens love more than a snazzy personality test—cat videos, maybe, or perpetual outrage.—
Jennifer Ouellette,
Ars Technica,
4 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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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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But in this article, the focus is on the power of women’s empowerment, how uplifting women is not only shaping travel and conservation but also creating a lasting effect for local communities.—
Emese Maczko,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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There's a reason that Lamar Odom has had such a lasting effect on Khloé Kardashian's life nearly a decade after their split.—
Julia Moore,
People.com,
6 Mar. 2025
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“Perennial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perennial. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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