permanently
adverb
per·ma·nent·ly
ˈpər-mə-nənt-lē 
ˈpərm-nənt-
: in a permanent manner : in a way that continues without changing or ending : in a way that is not brief or temporary
The restaurant closed permanently in May.
an area where the ground is permanently frozen
Artificial intelligence has permanently changed our understanding of the mind and has proved itself in hundreds of unsung applications.—
Steven Pinker
Steven PinkerExamples of permanently in a Sentence
planned to stay there permanently
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In some cases people in the same family or group who crossed the border together ended up getting different documents, which means that those who got parole have a much easier time finding a way to permanently stay in the United States.
—Syra Ortiz Blanes, Miami Herald, 21 Mar. 2025
Contrary to popular myths, studies suggest marijuana may have neuroprotective properties, while alcohol is known to permanently damage brain cells.
—Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 21 Mar. 2025
And, crucially, the spindle that connects the blade to the motor isn’t permanently affixed to the machine’s base (as is the case with most food processors), but rather attaches to the inside of the bowl.
—Wilder Davies, Bon Appétit, 21 Mar. 2025
However, perhaps the most significant factor was how the pandemic permanently changed market dynamics.
—Joe Camberato, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
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Syra Ortiz Blanes, Miami Herald, 21 Mar. 2025
Contrary to popular myths, studies suggest marijuana may have neuroprotective properties, while alcohol is known to permanently damage brain cells.
—Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 21 Mar. 2025
And, crucially, the spindle that connects the blade to the motor isn’t permanently affixed to the machine’s base (as is the case with most food processors), but rather attaches to the inside of the bowl.
—Wilder Davies, Bon Appétit, 21 Mar. 2025
However, perhaps the most significant factor was how the pandemic permanently changed market dynamics.
—Joe Camberato, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
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“Permanently.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/permanently. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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