perennially
Americanadverb
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perpetually, repeatedly, or continually; throughout the year or years.
For our main dish I suggest salmon, which is perennially popular.
Many rural dwellers are not located along perennially flowing river channels.
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year after year, without needing to be replanted.
Chives are a member of the onion (allium) family and grow perennially.
Etymology
Origin of perennially
Example Sentences
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In Rome, a perennially popular destination for tourists from the UK and around the globe, everyone we spoke to in the Piazza di Spagna had an EES story.
From BBC ● Jul. 19, 2026
As someone who is perennially image-conscious, constantly innovating, and occasionally rash, it’s not surprising that an artist like Madonna would incorporate new technology into her art.
From Salon ● Jul. 8, 2026
Though not well known and perennially underenforced, this clause provides an important hook for congressional action to safeguard an inclusive, multiracial democracy.
From Slate ● Jun. 3, 2026
ABC had success in selling out the commercials for the Oscars, which is perennially the most watched non-sports telecast of the year.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 17, 2026
And his hair, a blond mop, short on the sides and spiky on top, was always soaked through with so much gel that it looked perennially wet.
From "Looking for Alaska" by John Green
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