as in eternal
lasting forever
a temporary compromise has been accepted until a more permanent solution can be agreed upon
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Recent Examples of permanent
Ken Sweet, Star Tribune, 1 July 2021
If hotness is an effort to make the ephemeral permanent, then illness is a constant reminder of how nothing is forever.
—Michelle Santiago Cortés, refinery29.com, 26 June 2021
Daphne Psaledakis, USA Today, 23 July 2025
Learn more about the history of humanitarian aid at the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Museum, where at least an hour can be spent exploring the permanent and rotating exhibits, as well as checking out events like cooking classes and art workshops.
—Anna Haines, AFAR Media, 23 July 2025
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Adjective
The company is also making two other benefits created during the pandemic permanent: the $240 annual entertainment credit towards services like NBC's Peacock or The New York Times, and the $300 annual credit toward an Equinox gym membership or digital fitness class subscription.
—Ken Sweet, Star Tribune, 1 July 2021
If hotness is an effort to make the ephemeral permanent, then illness is a constant reminder of how nothing is forever.
—Michelle Santiago Cortés, refinery29.com, 26 June 2021
Noun
More than 100 largely aid and rights groups on Wednesday called for governments to take action as hunger spreads in Gaza, including by demanding an immediate and permanent ceasefire and the lifting of all restrictions on the flow of humanitarian aid.
—Daphne Psaledakis, USA Today, 23 July 2025
Learn more about the history of humanitarian aid at the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Museum, where at least an hour can be spent exploring the permanent and rotating exhibits, as well as checking out events like cooking classes and art workshops.
—Anna Haines, AFAR Media, 23 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for permanent
Adjective
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In refreshing contrast, David Corenswet's Supes is the eternal optimist; an earnest Kansas farm boy who insists on seeing the best in humanity.—
EW Staff Published,
EW.com,
11 July 2025
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Traversing solemnly sentimental piano, Push and Malice trade icy menace for eternal love in a delicate letter to their dead parents.—
Peter A. Berry,
Variety,
11 July 2025
Noun
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Not just any perm mind you, but a home perm in my aunt’s kitchen.—
Sherry Kuehl,
Kansas City Star,
23 July 2025
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High porosity hair responds rapidly and inconsistently to chemicals, such as those used in perms, hair dyes, and chemical straighteners.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
4 June 2025
Adjective
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The main character is a girl who stumbles upon a spring, and a family near that spring, the Tucks, is immortal.—
Maureen Lee Lenker Published,
EW.com,
16 July 2025
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The other main cast member, Guillermo (Harvey Guillén), a human familiar turned vampire turned human once more, isn’t in this scene, having once again left the house in the dangerously hapless hands of his immortal onetime employers.—
Devin Oktar Yalkin,
Vulture,
15 July 2025
Noun
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On the way to the conk pad, Mike runs over the f–ing show!—
Jim Ryan,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
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That’s what the slick dude with the conk and the blue Pontiac says to Elwood, who is hitching a ride to get to college.—
Doreen St. Félix,
The New Yorker,
14 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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The options are endless, and TikTok creators are embracing everything from herbal infusions to edible flowers.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 July 2025
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As the novel progresses, Ruth often stops existing on the page, overtaken by her endless loops of fixation on the thoughts and feelings of others.—
Bekah Waalkes,
The Atlantic,
22 July 2025
Noun
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The singer and host of her eponymous talk show showed off her new haircut in a clip shared by The Voice on Instagram July 22.—
Catharine Malzahn,
Glamour,
24 July 2025
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Take inspiration from actress Lily Collins and make a sleek bob your haircut of choice to style out this summer, or copy singer Dove Cameron and keep your hair off your neck with playful space buns.—
Ranyechi Udemezue,
Vogue,
22 July 2025
Adjective
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But experts say a health issue called time blindness could be to blame for perpetual tardiness.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
14 July 2025
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Will Cavanagh ever stop living in perpetual crisis mode?—
John Blake,
CNN Money,
13 July 2025
Noun
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The song’s accompanying video gave further exposure to the group, who became recognized for their look, particularly Score’s distinctive and unforgettable hairstyle.—
David Chiu,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Just ask Rihanna, who took her two sons, RZA and Riot, along as her dates for the premiere of her movie Smurfs—and wore the ideal hairstyle for posing for pics and hanging with her kids.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
14 July 2025
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“Permanent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/permanent. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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