Long
Long adjective - Primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified.
Usage example: long ago
Perennial and long are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Perennial" instead an adjective "Long".
Nearby Word: longed
Perennial
Perennial adjective - Lasting an indefinitely long time; suggesting self-renewal.
Usage example: perennial happiness
Long and perennial are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Long" instead an adjective "Perennial".
Nearby Word: perennially
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
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Not long after the second one came out, the Indians had gone from perennial doormats to perennial contenders.
Source: Hilarious In Hindsight / Film - RPGs are the perennial exception, as long-time players really seem to like numbers.
Source: Stat Meters - The long-extinct DuMont network's programs were produced on low budgets due to their constant troubles as the perennial fourth place network.
Source: No Budget
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