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
All of these are perennial or reseeding annual plants.
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Krista Kafer, Denver Post, 24 May 2025
With the help of Hall of Fame general manager Bill Polian, Hall of Fame coach Tony Dungy and Hall of Fame quarterback Peyton Manning, Irsay turned the Colts from a longtime laughingstock into a perennial title contender, even winning a Super Bowl title.
—Michael Marot, Chicago Tribune, 22 May 2025
With high aspirations, including a return to the playoffs, the Sparks faced an early litmus test in the Minnesota Lynx — a perennial contender and last year’s WNBA runner-up, led by one of the league’s elite talents in Napheesa Collier.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 19 May 2025
While he’s done a lot of good things in this series — the Leafs are ahead 6-4 in his five-on-five minutes despite the majority of those being played against perennial Selke Trophy candidate Sasha Barkov — Matthews is also one year removed from a 69-goal season.
—Chris Johnston, New York Times, 17 May 2025
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Krista Kafer, Denver Post, 24 May 2025
With the help of Hall of Fame general manager Bill Polian, Hall of Fame coach Tony Dungy and Hall of Fame quarterback Peyton Manning, Irsay turned the Colts from a longtime laughingstock into a perennial title contender, even winning a Super Bowl title.
—Michael Marot, Chicago Tribune, 22 May 2025
With high aspirations, including a return to the playoffs, the Sparks faced an early litmus test in the Minnesota Lynx — a perennial contender and last year’s WNBA runner-up, led by one of the league’s elite talents in Napheesa Collier.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 19 May 2025
While he’s done a lot of good things in this series — the Leafs are ahead 6-4 in his five-on-five minutes despite the majority of those being played against perennial Selke Trophy candidate Sasha Barkov — Matthews is also one year removed from a 69-goal season.
—Chris Johnston, New York Times, 17 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for perennial
Adjective
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All the more so now with her enduring and inimitable legacy re-discovered and back in view.—
Vahe Gregorian,
Kansas City Star,
1 June 2025
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Together, the Wades would champion science education and environmental conservation, co-founding the Museum Institute for Teaching Science and supporting cultural institutions with quiet but enduring impact.—
Annie Davidson,
Robb Report,
29 May 2025
Adjective
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China remains the hub for global electronics manufacturing, including for PC graphics cards, video game consoles, and smartphones, although companies have been moving their manufacturing to India, Vietnam and Taiwan to avoid Trump’s ongoing trade war.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
29 May 2025
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In North America, the company intends to shut approximately 20 underperforming stores amid ongoing reductions in foot traffic, as a part of a more extensive initiative to optimize its retail presence.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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Diaz is accompanied by an immortal knight, a resourceful swashbuckler, an elderly vampire, a horny werewolf and an elf who can turn invisible (using a power that reminded me of Doli from The Prydain Chronicles).—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2025
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Sacchi had been hired to implement his countercultural style to Italy — the high-pressing, on-the-front-foot, winning-isn’t-enough-on-its-own mentality of his era-defining and immortal Milan side.—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
15 May 2025
Adjective
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Featuring continuous, interlocking lines, the popular motif symbolizes infinity, the eternal nature of life, unity and bonds of loyalty.—
Kyle Roderick,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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The technique makes an ephemeral beauty eternal by flattening the daisies, pansies, violets, and wildflowers that color your garden and turning them into enchanting home decor.—
Perri Ormont Blumberg,
Architectural Digest,
27 May 2025
Adjective
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Jon Pertwee's Doctor spent much of his tenure exiled on Earth — a punishment doled out by the Time Lords for his perpetual interference in other cultures — but found plenty of work as a scientific advisor for UNIT, an organisation that remains integral in the modern era of the show.—
Richard Edwards,
Space.com,
29 May 2025
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Back to the original question: How much longer must the Hawks be stuck in a state of perpetual losing?—
Phil Thompson,
Chicago Tribune,
27 May 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
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Example: notifications, likes, infinite scroll algorithms, visual or sound bonuses, levels reached through point systems, badges, ranks, or scores, used to sustain user engagement in an exponential and lasting way.—
Hamilton Mann,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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Last month, Carey was notably shut out of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame despite her tangible and lasting cross-genre influence on music.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
28 May 2025
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“Perennial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perennial. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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