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
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The author of little scratch on rape narratives and the brutality and permanence of language.
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Max Ufberg, hazlitt.net, 4 Jan. 2025
An independent luxury wellness business that owns its real estate can also offer an enhanced sense of permanence and prestige.
—Jennifer C. Wolfe, Esq., Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
Murals might have a sense of permanence—but like a tattoo, they shouldn’t be taken too seriously.
—Kelsey Mulvey, Vogue, 14 Jan. 2025
But all of the thoughts, memories and wonders provoked by the call flashed through Bodine’s brain with little permanence.
—Gabby Herzig, The Athletic, 16 Aug. 2024
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Max Ufberg, hazlitt.net, 4 Jan. 2025
An independent luxury wellness business that owns its real estate can also offer an enhanced sense of permanence and prestige.
—Jennifer C. Wolfe, Esq., Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
Murals might have a sense of permanence—but like a tattoo, they shouldn’t be taken too seriously.
—Kelsey Mulvey, Vogue, 14 Jan. 2025
But all of the thoughts, memories and wonders provoked by the call flashed through Bodine’s brain with little permanence.
—Gabby Herzig, The Athletic, 16 Aug. 2024
See all Example Sentences for permanence
Recent Examples of Synonyms for permanence
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Democratic lawmakers and advocacy organizations have raised their concerns about what that could mean for the continuity of federal payments and access to Americans’ confidential information.—
Lorie Konish,
CNBC,
5 Feb. 2025
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According to KenPom, UConn ranks No. 106 in minutes continuity.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
2 Feb. 2025
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The Context The case marks a continuation of the H5N1 outbreak affecting multiple states.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
10 Feb. 2025
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These events represent a continuation not only of California’s internal conflicts over water but pick up where Trump left off during his first stint in the White House.—
Dan Walters,
The Mercury News,
9 Feb. 2025
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The name of the hotel is a reference to the pale pink-sand beach here, which also has the consistency of baby powder.—
Devorah Lev-Tov,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Feb. 2025
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The big right-hander has never been able to establish any sort of consistency as a starter and this move feels like it’s been a long time coming.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
8 Feb. 2025
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Maximizing that benefit could be critical in giving her more financial stability after you’re gone.—
Liz Weston,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2025
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Clashes on eastern border continue While the formation of a government appeared to be a sign of hope for the country's future stability, Lebanon is still facing a tense security situation on more than one front.—
Kareem Chehayeb and Abby Sewell,
The Christian Science Monitor,
8 Feb. 2025
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Thus, what the crowd witnessed onstage at The Ryman was nothing short of the continuance of a song and style with history that will outlive its players.—
Marcus K. Dowling,
USA TODAY,
16 Jan. 2025
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Among the key discussion points will be the continuance of the fiscal guardrails, enacted as part of the historic, bipartisan budget of 2017 that was crafted when the state Senate was tied at 18-18 and Republicans had more power to influence legislation.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
5 Jan. 2025
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There is limited uniformity across studies for berberine dosage and duration.—
Amy Brownstein, MS, RDN,
Verywell Health,
7 Feb. 2025
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Within this uniformity lay a subtle nod to masculinity in a stern, unchanging form, blending seamlessly into its surroundings, acting as a permanent fixture; a mountain within the forest.—
Cassell Ferere,
Forbes,
4 Feb. 2025
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“Permanence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/permanence. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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