Perennial

usgb/pəˈreniəl/
adjective

Lasting or being relevant for a long time.

Her perennial beauty always charmed the crowd.
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  • perennial beauty
  • perennial problem
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Timeless Appeal

Use 'perennial' to describe timeless qualities or phenomena that remain consistently important.

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The playwright's wit is a perennial source of inspiration.
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Not Seasonal

'Perennial' items are not restricted to a season or trend, they last through changes.

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That song has a perennial place on the charts.
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Continual Issues

In discussions of problems, 'perennial' indicates issues that are constant or recurrent over years.

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Funding for education is a perennial issue.
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