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Definitions

perennial

[puh-ren-ee-uhl] / pəˈrɛn i əl /
ADJECTIVE
enduring, perpetual
Synonyms
STRONGEST
chronic continual continuing eternal longstanding never-ending persistent recurrent seasonal
STRONG
annual constant everlasting immortal old permanent yearly
WEAK
abiding ceaseless deathless durable imperishable incessant inveterate lasting lifelong long-lasting long-lived perdurable sustained unceasing unchanging undying unfailing uninterrupted yearlong
Antonyms
STRONGEST
ceasing ending halting infrequent intermittent interrupted occasional temporary
STRONG
concluding ephemeral terminating
WEAK
changing

Example Sentences

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Black and white is a perennial favorite of the stars, and best actress nominee Rose Byrne embraced it, while also adopting the spring trend in a strapless black Dior gown covered in white blooms.

From Barron's • Mar. 15, 2026

“Top Chef” is a perennial favorite and “Reggie Dinkins” is funny, but there’s not a lot else.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 27, 2026

CNN launched such a service last year, while Fox News, the perennial ratings leader in cable, is available as part of Fox One, which also offers Fox Corporation’s broadcast network and sports channels.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 25, 2026

Its politics is, and always has been, a perennial dispute over which Christian principles apply to what issues and in what ways.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 18, 2026

One of their most prominent examples was the former Philadelphia 76er Allen Iverson, the perennial all-star and one-time NBA Most Valuable Player.

From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.