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
Those objects were able to have a permanence and tell a story that nobody else could.
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Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2024
John Everett Benson, a stone carver whose lapidary inscriptions mark the grave of President John F. Kennedy and sites including the National Gallery of Art, conferring elegant permanence and permanent elegance with their stately strokes and serifs, died June 13 in Newport, R.I.
—Emily Langer, Washington Post, 21 June 2024
There was only one problem: The family’s current home had already sold, and with their new yen for permanence, the Burtons were also through living in an active construction site.
—Elizabeth Hutchison Hicklin, Southern Living, 11 Sep. 2024
Meanwhile, throughout Alys Beach an extensive network of pathways, green spaces, and shared amenities contribute to the sense of community and permanence, which is underscored by the fact that fewer than 20 percent of homeowners list their homes as vacation rental properties.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 4 Sep. 2024
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Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2024
John Everett Benson, a stone carver whose lapidary inscriptions mark the grave of President John F. Kennedy and sites including the National Gallery of Art, conferring elegant permanence and permanent elegance with their stately strokes and serifs, died June 13 in Newport, R.I.
—Emily Langer, Washington Post, 21 June 2024
There was only one problem: The family’s current home had already sold, and with their new yen for permanence, the Burtons were also through living in an active construction site.
—Elizabeth Hutchison Hicklin, Southern Living, 11 Sep. 2024
Meanwhile, throughout Alys Beach an extensive network of pathways, green spaces, and shared amenities contribute to the sense of community and permanence, which is underscored by the fact that fewer than 20 percent of homeowners list their homes as vacation rental properties.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 4 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for permanence
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This conversation has been edited for length, clarity and continuity.Megan Poinski, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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The French luxury house revealed Wednesday the creation of a new industrial department, tasked with strengthening its overall production capacity over the long term and ensuring the continuity of its knowhow.Lily Templeton, WWD, 27 Nov. 2024
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And so ‘Mocha Mousse’ feels like the correct continuation to add to your nail inspo folder.Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 6 Dec. 2024
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The Pre-Fall 2025 collection is a continuation of the story set by the brand’s 20th anniversary collection.Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 6 Dec. 2024
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The traditional restaurant experiences brought consistency for diners and hopefully a steadier, more predictable income for the teams behind them.Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 5 Dec. 2024
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Places with the biggest waves -- Hawaii, Alaska and the Pacific coast -- are the best locations to utilize wave energy converters due to the strength and consistency of the waves, the experts said.Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 4 Dec. 2024
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Designing CBDCs When designing potential CBDCs, the Central Banks need to consider a number of elements, ensuring alignment with monetary policy objectives, financial stability, and technological innovation.Alexandra Andhov, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
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Safeguarding peace means investing in all three areas—for the protection of our peace, freedom, and democratic stability.Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
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At a brief hearing Wednesday, Acree’s attorney, Edward Berrigan of the Missouri State Public Defender’s office, asked for a continuance so that the public defenders who handle death penalty cases could be reassigned, the Kansas City Star reported.San Diego Union-Tribune, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 May 2024
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The 13th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution outlawing slavery–except in one instance–further gave Louisiana and other states a legal opening for the continuance of slave labor.Chadd Scott, Forbes, 19 Sep. 2024
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It's loaded with features, including gaming extras and all major flavors of HDR, and its overall picture processing and screen uniformity are surprisingly solid for its class.Ryan Waniata, WIRED, 8 Nov. 2024
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Trees were judged on size, shape, uniformity, density and color.Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 12 Nov. 2024
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“Permanence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/permanence. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
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