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
Third baseman José Ramírez, a perennial American League MVP candidate whose name resides near the top of countless franchise leaderboards, is nearing a long-term extension that would keep him in Cleveland through his 40th birthday, a league source told The Athletic.
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Zack Meisel, New York Times, 24 Jan. 2026
Then there’s a whole variety of new or increased fees for things such as using recreational centers, obtaining fishing permits and parking downtown, all of which are aimed at helping close the city’s perennial budget shortfalls.
—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Jan. 2026
Several sports companies may list their shares this year including perennial favorite SeatGeek, the ticketing company focused on live events.
—Luisa Beltran, Sportico.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Rival discounter Frontier Airlines of Denver, a perennial suitor, has fallen short of reaching a deal on multiple occasions.
—David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 22 Jan. 2026
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Zack Meisel, New York Times, 24 Jan. 2026
Then there’s a whole variety of new or increased fees for things such as using recreational centers, obtaining fishing permits and parking downtown, all of which are aimed at helping close the city’s perennial budget shortfalls.
—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Jan. 2026
Several sports companies may list their shares this year including perennial favorite SeatGeek, the ticketing company focused on live events.
—Luisa Beltran, Sportico.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Rival discounter Frontier Airlines of Denver, a perennial suitor, has fallen short of reaching a deal on multiple occasions.
—David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 22 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for perennial
Adjective
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The Front Page Highlights Materials released by the Justice Department revealed that leading business and political figures had enduring relationships with the disgraced financier.—
Nicholas Confessore Devlin Barrett Kurt Streeter Amy Qin,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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While no collaboration has been formally announced, Hilton’s comments have already reignited fan speculation about a potential studio pairing between two of pop culture’s most enduring icons.—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
31 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Well, within the past year, professionals who have sought to advance their careers through ongoing training and development are turning to a non-technical AI skill, one that fundamentally shapes the future of work even outside of IT, as far as AI is concerned.—
Rachel Wells,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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The killing comes amid ongoing demonstrations across Iran, as anger continues to simmer over political repression, economic hardship and human rights abuses.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
27 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Those cells, called HeLa cells, became the first immortal human cell line and have been used ever since in countless scientific breakthroughs, including vaccine development and cancer research.—
Akilah Weber Pierson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Jan. 2026
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Hounsou will play another immortal warrior, and Abela a love interest for Cavill.—
Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Hope springs eternal — or at least annually prior to the trade deadline — and hope is totally free.—
Greg Cote
January 30,
Miami Herald,
30 Jan. 2026
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In the middle of winter dreaming about eternal sunshine?—
Kathleen Peddicord,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Its members follow a path of no return, living underground lives built on bank robberies, attacks, friendship, family, and love — all under the perpetual threat of prison or death.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
26 Jan. 2026
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Whether shepherding hundreds of bills, overseeing months of public hearings, arranging research or preserving records, Keane has been the one constant in a process in perpetual flux.—
Keith M. Phaneuf,
Hartford Courant,
26 Jan. 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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Even as salary budgets stabilize, effective leaders navigate uncertainty and changing employment patterns to create lasting value for their people and shareholders.—
John M. Bremen,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Combined with proper nutrition, exercise creates lasting results, not quick fixes.—
Fred Sassani,
Austin American Statesman,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Perennial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perennial. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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