as in continuity
lasting or constant existence
Returning home between his travels gave him a sense of stability and permanence. All of the inks were tested for permanence on various surfaces.
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Recent Examples of permanence
The clapboard houses, lightship baskets, and roses climbing up the side of Sconset roofs inspired a sense of permanence.
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William D. Cohan, Air Mail, 23 Aug. 2025
Their handcrafted details, analog precision, and unapologetically bold designs are reminders of a time when permanence mattered.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 23 Aug. 2025
The permanence of the deficit is one factor that’s fueling preliminary cogitating over a tax increase of some kind, which probably would have to be ratified by voters.
—Dan Walters, Mercury News, 22 Aug. 2025
The permanence of this ultimately lifesaving transfer owed much to the improper maintenance of mining equipment and the withholding of necessary lubricating grease by the Japanese themselves.
—Charles Pellegrino, Rolling Stone, 6 Aug. 2025
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William D. Cohan, Air Mail, 23 Aug. 2025
Their handcrafted details, analog precision, and unapologetically bold designs are reminders of a time when permanence mattered.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 23 Aug. 2025
The permanence of the deficit is one factor that’s fueling preliminary cogitating over a tax increase of some kind, which probably would have to be ratified by voters.
—Dan Walters, Mercury News, 22 Aug. 2025
The permanence of this ultimately lifesaving transfer owed much to the improper maintenance of mining equipment and the withholding of necessary lubricating grease by the Japanese themselves.
—Charles Pellegrino, Rolling Stone, 6 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for permanence
Recent Examples of Synonyms for permanence
Noun
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The defensive line lacks continuity.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
13 Sep. 2025
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Haiti itself is also preparing for national elections next year — an important step toward building political continuity and credibility.—
Footwear News,
Footwear News,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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It was described as a continuation of the story that was established in the films.—
Lynette Rice,
Deadline,
9 Sep. 2025
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Assuring the continuation of this gem means finding spots on future schedules to place it.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Microcurrents with nanocurrents target the skin cells at different levels of your skin’s surface to stimulate collagen production, which, with consistency, the brand claims provides longer-lasting benefits.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Robots also offer consistency, repeating trials with no fatigue or variation.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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By solving MXene’s stability problem and suppressing chloride corrosion, the research delivers a material that balances conductivity, durability, and performance.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Sep. 2025
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Gel polishes have what are called photoinitiators, explains Reigle, which cause the polish to cure and give it durability.—
Megan McIntyre,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Meanwhile, King Charles — an apolitical head-of-state — is more concerned with giving the president a royal treatment as Downing Street hopes to find diplomatic stability with the volatile administration.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
17 Sep. 2025
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By solving MXene’s stability problem and suppressing chloride corrosion, the research delivers a material that balances conductivity, durability, and performance.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Judge Lipner ruled that there would be no further continuances in the case.—
Christina Dugan Ramirez , Tracy Wright,
FOXNews.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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According to Cross County Circuit Court records, on July 1, a continuance was granted in the matter, and no trial date has been set.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
25 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Malaysia's federation demonstrates that diversity strengthens systems more than uniformity.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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There are lots of big, spooky spaces and the uniformity means anyone in a habit could be a threat.—
Emily Palmer Heller,
Vulture,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Permanence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/permanence. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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