permanence
noun
per·ma·nence
ˈpər-mə-nən(t)s 
ˈpərm-nən(t)s
: the quality or state of being permanent : durability
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But is there a place for permanence with the heart entrance, if not on the Liberty Memorial grounds than someplace else in the area?
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Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 13 June 2026
Signs of that permanence are apparent already.
—Paul Tenorio, New York Times, 2 June 2026
Wallpaper and larger furniture items can bring in color without the permanence of paint.
—Melissa Epifano, The Spruce, 30 May 2026
In fact, the one-year mark is often the most painful time for the bereaved, as this is when the reality and permanence of their loss begin to sink in.
—Julie Kaplow, USA Today, 30 May 2026
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Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 13 June 2026
Signs of that permanence are apparent already.
—Paul Tenorio, New York Times, 2 June 2026
Wallpaper and larger furniture items can bring in color without the permanence of paint.
—Melissa Epifano, The Spruce, 30 May 2026
In fact, the one-year mark is often the most painful time for the bereaved, as this is when the reality and permanence of their loss begin to sink in.
—Julie Kaplow, USA Today, 30 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for permanence
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“Permanence.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/permanence. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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