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
The gorgeous blooms mingle well with other flowers, making an ideal addition to perennial borders and butterfly gardens.
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Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 28 July 2025
The two images were taken from cameras about 5,000 feet apart, according to the study, and near both a perennial stream and the forest’s edge.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 28 July 2025
Turn to Reebok’s classic kicks, perennial favorites of Glamour deputy editor Anna Moeslein.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 21 July 2025
Growing 3 to 6 feet tall, this perennial native of eastern North America needs support to keep all those blooming stems upright.
—Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 July 2025
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Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 28 July 2025
The two images were taken from cameras about 5,000 feet apart, according to the study, and near both a perennial stream and the forest’s edge.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 28 July 2025
Turn to Reebok’s classic kicks, perennial favorites of Glamour deputy editor Anna Moeslein.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 21 July 2025
Growing 3 to 6 feet tall, this perennial native of eastern North America needs support to keep all those blooming stems upright.
—Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for perennial
Adjective
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How to Watch The Challenge at a Glance What began as a simple crossover between MTV’s The Real World and Road Rules has grown into the network’s most enduring reality franchise.—
Jenzia Burgos,
StyleCaster,
30 July 2025
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Since then, the store has become a symbol of Austin’s enduring cultural identity.—
Mars Salazar,
Austin American Statesman,
29 July 2025
Adjective
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Two, one in Hawaii and one in Alaska, are in the midst of active and ongoing – but relatively small and non-threatening – eruptions.—
Elizabeth Weise,
USA Today,
14 July 2025
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And the ongoing chaotic tariff environment continues to exacerbate persistent supply chain instability.—
Jerrold Lundquist,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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The main character is a girl who stumbles upon a spring, and a family near that spring, the Tucks, is immortal.—
Maureen Lee Lenker Published,
EW.com,
16 July 2025
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The other main cast member, Guillermo (Harvey Guillén), a human familiar turned vampire turned human once more, isn’t in this scene, having once again left the house in the dangerously hapless hands of his immortal onetime employers.—
Devin Oktar Yalkin,
Vulture,
15 July 2025
Adjective
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In refreshing contrast, David Corenswet's Supes is the eternal optimist; an earnest Kansas farm boy who insists on seeing the best in humanity.—
EW Staff Published,
EW.com,
11 July 2025
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Traversing solemnly sentimental piano, Push and Malice trade icy menace for eternal love in a delicate letter to their dead parents.—
Peter A. Berry,
Variety,
11 July 2025
Adjective
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If June bugs are a perpetual issue in your lawn, watch for adult June bugs emerging next spring, says Joseph.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
27 July 2025
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Firstly, marketers must demand a seat at the table in ways never done before, as they are required to not just market, but ultimately act as change agents driving a company’s perpetual transformation.—
Billee Howard,
Forbes.com,
27 July 2025
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
Adjective
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The study suggests that using HRT taken for more than 10 years provides the most lasting protection against fractures, even after stopping therapy.—
Elizabeth Yuko,
Flow Space,
31 July 2025
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Below, 20 members of Forbes Agency Council share what authenticity really means in 2025, exploring how brands can embody it in practical and lasting ways.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
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“Perennial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perennial. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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