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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Then there’s Texas, the perennial Democratic mirage — always shimmering on the horizon.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 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

Even as the Premier League era began, they were perennial cup finalists – winning League Cups in 1989 and 1990.

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026

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

From MarketWatch • Feb. 27, 2026

I was a little late because Mrs. Mason had loaded me down with three hostas and five tall ferns “for your mother’s perennial garden.”

From "Okay for Now" by Gary D. Schmidt

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