permanence
noun
per·ma·nence
ˈpər-mə-nən(t)s 
ˈpərm-nən(t)s
: the quality or state of being permanent : durability
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For all the permanence of Mr. Benson’s inscriptions, his art form seemed to be disappearing, as new tools and technology offered speedier, less expensive alternatives to his craftsmanship.
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Emily Langer, Washington Post, 21 June 2024
The Disney look, seen on associated T-shirts and ear-hat bands, is designed for more permanence.
—Dewayne Bevil, Orlando Sentinel, 17 June 2024
Sign up Pro: low commitment While the risk of a large rent increase or even eviction always hangs over tenants, the lack of permanence in a rental agreement cuts both ways.
—Rebecca Messina, theweek, 13 June 2024
Throughout the ups and downs of his year, Notting Hill remains a steady backdrop, the tattoo shop and the dodgy hairdresser and the market stalls of Portobello giving a loose sense of permanence as time inevitably passes and summer moves into fall, winter, and then spring.
—Lale Arikoglu, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 June 2024
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Emily Langer, Washington Post, 21 June 2024
The Disney look, seen on associated T-shirts and ear-hat bands, is designed for more permanence.
—Dewayne Bevil, Orlando Sentinel, 17 June 2024
Sign up Pro: low commitment While the risk of a large rent increase or even eviction always hangs over tenants, the lack of permanence in a rental agreement cuts both ways.
—Rebecca Messina, theweek, 13 June 2024
Throughout the ups and downs of his year, Notting Hill remains a steady backdrop, the tattoo shop and the dodgy hairdresser and the market stalls of Portobello giving a loose sense of permanence as time inevitably passes and summer moves into fall, winter, and then spring.
—Lale Arikoglu, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 June 2024
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“Permanence.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/permanence. Accessed 6 Jul. 2024.
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