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Recent Examples of perennially
All of these mess ups might be forgotten if Dokoupil’s presence or the changes his boss Bari Weiss have made to the telecast were bringing more viewers to the perennially last-place show.
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Josef Adalian, Vulture, 15 Jan. 2026
In Imogen Poots, who plays Lidia from high school through motherhood, Stewart gets a career-best turn from this perennially underappreciated British actor.
—Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2026
Native to Mexico and Central America, poinsettias grow perennially in warm climates and can be kept outdoors year round in USDA growing zones 9 through 11.
—Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 7 Jan. 2026
But the Dolphins need to find the most qualified person from a perennially successful team, someone who consistently contributed to smart personnel decisions on a contender.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 5 Jan. 2026
The longtime Central Texas coach perennially has the Warriors as one of the area’s best teams, and this season is no different.
—Colby Gordon, Austin American Statesman, 23 Dec. 2025
And a startling three of our top 10 discoveries involve the perennially fascinating prime numbers.
—Clara Moskowitz, Scientific American, 19 Dec. 2025
The wisest sartorial statements are the ones that are perennially in style, go with just about everything, and are made with lasting quality.
—Naomi Rougeau, Robb Report, 29 Nov. 2025
The defeat leaves big questions looming for 2026, the most pressing of which are whether Julian Lewis will stay in Boulder and whether Coach Prime’s heavy transfer-portal approach is a realistic long-term solution for making the Buffs perennially competitive.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 28 Nov. 2025
Josef Adalian, Vulture, 15 Jan. 2026
In Imogen Poots, who plays Lidia from high school through motherhood, Stewart gets a career-best turn from this perennially underappreciated British actor.
—Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2026
Native to Mexico and Central America, poinsettias grow perennially in warm climates and can be kept outdoors year round in USDA growing zones 9 through 11.
—Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 7 Jan. 2026
But the Dolphins need to find the most qualified person from a perennially successful team, someone who consistently contributed to smart personnel decisions on a contender.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 5 Jan. 2026
The longtime Central Texas coach perennially has the Warriors as one of the area’s best teams, and this season is no different.
—Colby Gordon, Austin American Statesman, 23 Dec. 2025
And a startling three of our top 10 discoveries involve the perennially fascinating prime numbers.
—Clara Moskowitz, Scientific American, 19 Dec. 2025
The wisest sartorial statements are the ones that are perennially in style, go with just about everything, and are made with lasting quality.
—Naomi Rougeau, Robb Report, 29 Nov. 2025
The defeat leaves big questions looming for 2026, the most pressing of which are whether Julian Lewis will stay in Boulder and whether Coach Prime’s heavy transfer-portal approach is a realistic long-term solution for making the Buffs perennially competitive.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 28 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for perennially
Adverb
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Universities have long balked at the idea that their athletes are employees in some way.—
ANDREW DESTIN,
Arkansas Online,
10 Jan. 2026
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Indiana’s defense didn’t wait long to make an impact.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
10 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Taylor and Pierre have not commented publicly on their relationship status, but Taylor has an enduringly optimistic view on love and commitment.—
Lindsey Underwood,
Vanity Fair,
13 Jan. 2026
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Grab a pint at Fiddler’s Hearth, an enduringly popular Irish pub.—
Sarah Cahalan,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Jan. 2026
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“Perennially.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perennially. Accessed 23 Jan. 2026.
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