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
Tuberville's bill would have helped set a stricter precedent and codify Trump's order with more permanence.
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Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 7 Mar. 2025
While these two exhibits may feel distinct, for Suh, all of his work interrogates the boundaries between personal and public space, and the conditions that force transience or enable permanence.
—Megan Williams, CNN Money, 1 May 2025
And now, thanks to this contract, Evans can look to build some more permanence in Montreal.
—Arpon Basu, The Athletic, 6 Mar. 2025
Now figurative sculpture reflects profound anxieties over permanence.
—Zoë Lescaze, New York Times, 21 Feb. 2025
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Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 7 Mar. 2025
While these two exhibits may feel distinct, for Suh, all of his work interrogates the boundaries between personal and public space, and the conditions that force transience or enable permanence.
—Megan Williams, CNN Money, 1 May 2025
And now, thanks to this contract, Evans can look to build some more permanence in Montreal.
—Arpon Basu, The Athletic, 6 Mar. 2025
Now figurative sculpture reflects profound anxieties over permanence.
—Zoë Lescaze, New York Times, 21 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for permanence
Recent Examples of Synonyms for permanence
Noun
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Turnover is relentless, making continuity and relationship-building a challenge.—
Madeline Heim,
jsonline.com,
26 July 2025
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This conversation has been edited for length, clarity and continuity.—
Megan Poinski,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
Noun
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In addition to the continuation of the grocery tax, Aurora is also proposing doubling its hotel occupancy tax rate of 3%.—
R. Christian Smith,
Chicago Tribune,
14 July 2025
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Made of paper and plastic, the work is a continuation of Diana’s use of the piñata artistic technique and continues her commentary on women’s labor.—
Michael James Rocha,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 July 2025
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As many fans celebrated Amaya for her consistency, confidence, and authenticity throughout the season, others argued Bryan — who joined the villa during Casa Amor — didn’t contribute equally to the relationship.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
14 July 2025
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Explain The 'Why' Behind AI To Build Long-Term Trust In the age of AI and misinformation, trust is built on three pillars: transparency, consistency and humanity.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
Noun
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Other migrant families have found the same sense of stability in the city of nearly 2 million inhabitants.—
Alexandra Mendoza,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 July 2025
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These trends don’t necessarily signal a full downturn, but the Bank of England warns that the UK jobs market is starting to cool, and stability is beginning to feel fragile across several sectors.—
Andrew Fennell,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Due to this last-minute withdrawal, the court granted continuance to allow James to hire new legal counsel and allow the new attorneys time to review the case.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
13 July 2025
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Seemingly shaken from witnessing the three arrests, the woman broke down crying in the waiting room after her hearing, at which the judge granted a continuance of her case.—
Emma Seiwell,
New York Daily News,
20 June 2025
Noun
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This is how businesses accidentally train themselves into uniformity.—
Jēnna Reese,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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With searing brightness, near-flawless black levels, impeccable screen uniformity, razor-sharp detail, and outstanding clarity, this TV excels in every category.—
Ryan Waniata,
Wired News,
11 July 2025
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“Permanence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/permanence. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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