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
Tough perennial weeds require horticultural vinegar (20% or 30%).
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Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 June 2025
There is no word yet on who will succeed actor Daniel Craig to portray Bond in the upcoming film, a casting decision that is a perennial source of speculation.
—Bill Chappell, NPR, 26 June 2025
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Mostly covered by perennial snow, ice and numerous glaciers radiating from the summit area, large avalanche deposits are observed on Iliamna's flanks, especially down the Umbrella Glacier on its southwest side.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 June 2025
In ornamental beds, install cardboard rings under the mulch around perennial or annual plants to stop weeds from intruding.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 June 2025
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Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 June 2025
There is no word yet on who will succeed actor Daniel Craig to portray Bond in the upcoming film, a casting decision that is a perennial source of speculation.
—Bill Chappell, NPR, 26 June 2025
Read more Volcanoes Satellite Images Reveal Scale of Wildfires Scorching New Mexico
Mostly covered by perennial snow, ice and numerous glaciers radiating from the summit area, large avalanche deposits are observed on Iliamna's flanks, especially down the Umbrella Glacier on its southwest side.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 June 2025
In ornamental beds, install cardboard rings under the mulch around perennial or annual plants to stop weeds from intruding.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for perennial
Adjective
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That memory, faint but enduring, was set in the downstairs den of their home.—
Ajdina Halilovic,
Wired News,
6 July 2025
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Ninety years from now—and in centuries to come—he will be remembered as one of our first global spiritual leaders, and one of the most enduring.—
Pico Iyer,
Time,
5 July 2025
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The jury was shown transcripts of angry emails and text messages between Serafini and his wife’s parents showing a heated, ongoing dispute over a $1.3 million loan from his in-laws to help fund his wife’s fledgling horse ranch business.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
14 July 2025
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At the same time, rising tariffs and ongoing trade disruptions have made cattle production more costly.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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Not because of any moral presumptions about the persistent script’s immortal sole, but for economy expedience when constructing distributed autonomous organisations (DAOs).—
David G.W. Birch,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
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Where to watch: Netflix 'The Old Guard 2' Based on the comic-book series, this action sequel reunites Andy (Charlize Theron) with her crew of immortal warriors.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
12 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
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Following its completion of the Bitstamp acquisition, EU users will soon gain access to perpetual futures with up to 3x leverage—a tool typically favored by advanced traders.—
Sandy Carter,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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In Europe, crypto perpetual futures will offer eligible users up to 3x leverage, routed through Bitstamp.—
MacKenzie Sigalos,
CNBC,
30 June 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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Withholding these funds will cause lasting harm to students and families, and to our education system, our future workforce, and our economy.—
Khaleda Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 July 2025
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And there was no lasting evidence of that whatsoever.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 July 2025
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“Perennial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perennial. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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