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Recent Examples of perennially
Although superstar tackle Tristan Wirfs is dealing with an injury to start the season, the Buccaneers still should be a cut above everyone else in the perennially weak South.
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David Wilson, Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2025
One perennially popular flavor profile belongs to sweet and fruity cannabis strains.
—Emily Earlenbaugh, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
The very flow of the Mississippi River, which had been manipulated via a careful lock system to follow a course intended to prevent flooding, perennially threatened to overrun its banks.
—Jeanie Riess, New Yorker, 23 Aug. 2025
Tours are perennially popular and are booked weeks or months in advance.
—Bart Jansen, USA Today, 22 Aug. 2025
Spain With excellent weather, high-quality health care, a relatively low cost of living and world-famous gastronomy, this European country has been a perennially popular spot among the retiree set for decades.
—Blane Bachelor, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2025
In any peace talks, Russia will try to seek demilitarization of Ukraine and severe limitations on its militarization and security partnerships with NATO and Europe, which would render Ukraine perennially vulnerable and endanger European security.
—Galip Dalay, Time, 19 Aug. 2025
With his brow perennially furrowed and hair slicked with sweat, Riley has the exact look and bearing of a suavely addled wrong-man figure from British thrillers of yore — and thus makes a suitably bemused proxy for the viewers in this wasteland of mounting chaos and absurdity.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 19 Aug. 2025
The Wave has perennially operated at a loss, its affordable admission fees never covering the costs of operation and thus never generating the hefty reserve fund needed to keep up with ongoing maintenance needs.
—Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Aug. 2025
David Wilson, Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2025
One perennially popular flavor profile belongs to sweet and fruity cannabis strains.
—Emily Earlenbaugh, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
The very flow of the Mississippi River, which had been manipulated via a careful lock system to follow a course intended to prevent flooding, perennially threatened to overrun its banks.
—Jeanie Riess, New Yorker, 23 Aug. 2025
Tours are perennially popular and are booked weeks or months in advance.
—Bart Jansen, USA Today, 22 Aug. 2025
Spain With excellent weather, high-quality health care, a relatively low cost of living and world-famous gastronomy, this European country has been a perennially popular spot among the retiree set for decades.
—Blane Bachelor, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2025
In any peace talks, Russia will try to seek demilitarization of Ukraine and severe limitations on its militarization and security partnerships with NATO and Europe, which would render Ukraine perennially vulnerable and endanger European security.
—Galip Dalay, Time, 19 Aug. 2025
With his brow perennially furrowed and hair slicked with sweat, Riley has the exact look and bearing of a suavely addled wrong-man figure from British thrillers of yore — and thus makes a suitably bemused proxy for the viewers in this wasteland of mounting chaos and absurdity.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 19 Aug. 2025
The Wave has perennially operated at a loss, its affordable admission fees never covering the costs of operation and thus never generating the hefty reserve fund needed to keep up with ongoing maintenance needs.
—Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for perennially
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Trump has long been a sports fan, often attending events on the campaign trail and golfing with famous athletes.—
Shelby Talcott,
semafor.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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Tyawon Flameless Gold Candles 3-Pack These classy, flameless votives bring all the cozy fall vibes—and can be left up on the mantel all year long thanks to their versatility.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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That’s why the mockumentary format used by Allen in Take the Money and Run, and later perfected by Rob Reiner in This Is Spinal Tap, remains so enduringly appealing.—
Peter Tonguette,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Aug. 2025
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“Perennially.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perennially. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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