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
In a state where perennial fire season has reached a crisis point for homeowners, the firefighters called to protect them and the insurers paid to cover their ever-mounting losses, wildfire experts are paying close attention.
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Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 7 Apr. 2025
Miklos was especially proud of the Lancers’ effort in a 1-0 victory over perennial powerhouse Norco in a semifinal early Saturday.
—Lou Ponsi, Oc Register, 6 Apr. 2025
Paris The City of Lights is one of the most romantic perennial destinations with endless gastronomy, history and art.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 6 Apr. 2025
Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones has an important task at hand this offseason, and that is to get a deal done with perennial edge rusher and star Micah Parsons.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2025
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Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 7 Apr. 2025
Miklos was especially proud of the Lancers’ effort in a 1-0 victory over perennial powerhouse Norco in a semifinal early Saturday.
—Lou Ponsi, Oc Register, 6 Apr. 2025
Paris The City of Lights is one of the most romantic perennial destinations with endless gastronomy, history and art.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 6 Apr. 2025
Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones has an important task at hand this offseason, and that is to get a deal done with perennial edge rusher and star Micah Parsons.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for perennial
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One of the most enduring figures in modern history, her time on the throne spanned 14 U.S. presidencies and 15 British Prime Ministers.—
Meredith Kile,
People.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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For leaders, Chamberlain’s story delivers a crucial lesson: the most enduring brands are not those that hide behind a flawless facade.—
Jeetendr Sehdev,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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Related Articles The company said that the trade-in program is the next step in the brand’s ongoing commitment to sustainability; the initiative was first announced in its September 2024 Impact Report.—
Kanika Talwar,
Footwear News,
9 Apr. 2025
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Police emphasized that the incident poses no ongoing threat to public safety.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
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Each time he’s killed testing the alien atmosphere for viruses or absorbing massive amounts of radiation on a space walk, he’s resurrected in a printing machine in what amounts to a hilariously terrible immortal drudgery.—
Alison Willmore,
Vulture,
7 Mar. 2025
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In subsequent retcons and embellishments over the years, before the Big Bang occurred for the seventh round, Galan was infused with the glowing omnipotent essence of the Sentience of the Cosmos to become the immortal being Galactus.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
12 Mar. 2025
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But what’s even creepier is Remmick’s invitation to the holdouts to join them, promising an escape from dehumanizing cruelty into a fellowship that offers an eternal life of freedom and enlightenment.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2025
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The Duke faithful may still be reeling from the shock of losing the national semifinal to Houston despite a 6-point lead with the ball in the final minute, but hope springs eternal in Durham.—
Dan Santaromita,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2025
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For a musical, and a musical within a musical, that gives lip service to her cultural value, Smash The Musical treats Monroe as a perpetual punchline.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
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That’s how desperate Jason is to cling to his happy place — although the next 24 hours could prove traumatic enough to finally snap him out of his perpetual adolescence.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
2 Apr. 2025
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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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While entirely arbitrary, centuries are football’s convenient shorthand for recognising quality, consistency and lasting impact.—
Conor O'Neill,
New York Times,
2 Apr. 2025
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Trusting that both parties, as well as tourists who visit, want to see sustainable and lasting arrangements for Ocean City will allow for a meaningful collaboration that will create a good solution for all parties.—
Gretchen Holland,
Baltimore Sun,
1 Apr. 2025
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“Perennial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perennial. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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