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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Three are permanently based in America while the other is operated by Zeppelin in Europe.
—Trinity Francis, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
Unlike traditional restoration, which permanently alters the painting, these masks can reportedly be removed whenever needed.
—ArsTechnica, 20 June 2025
Through autumn 2024, Barca’s club hierarchy tried various ways to raise money to register Olmo and Victor permanently with La Liga.
—Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 19 June 2025
While breaking will not return for the 2028 Los Angeles games, there is hope among dancers, artists, and fans alike that it is not counted out permanently.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 18 June 2025
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Trinity Francis, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
Unlike traditional restoration, which permanently alters the painting, these masks can reportedly be removed whenever needed.
—ArsTechnica, 20 June 2025
Through autumn 2024, Barca’s club hierarchy tried various ways to raise money to register Olmo and Victor permanently with La Liga.
—Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 19 June 2025
While breaking will not return for the 2028 Los Angeles games, there is hope among dancers, artists, and fans alike that it is not counted out permanently.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 18 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for permanently
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“Permanently.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/permanently. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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