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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Flat births and a rising number of deaths are eroding a perennial source of population growth.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

The Razgrad side only need one more title for a world record, but after 26 games it is Levski who are nine points clear of the perennial winners and on course to wreck that streak.

From BBC • Mar. 16, 2026

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

Bobby always felt comfortable with both, and at one point when Regina was about to embark on one of her perennial long-term journeys, she suggested that Bobby live with the Collinses.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady

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