permanence
noun
ˈpərm-nən(t)s\
Definition of permanence
: the quality or state of being permanent : durability
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The challenge is this is a set that stands for permanence and foundation and sturdiness. — Roger Catlin, Smithsonian, "Hamilton’s David Korins Explains What Makes the Smash Hit’s Design So Versatile," 24 May 2018 And in a way, such a ring does give a stamp of permanence, even if the stamp bears a strong resemblance to Bozo the Clown. — Gregg Doyel, Indianapolis Star, "Doyel: Cowardly super teams turning NBA into a laugher," 3 July 2018 Foster care home gives permanence and hope to young girl who watched her parents struggle with addiction. — Keith Bierygolick, Cincinnati.com, "Addicted, abused and unable to count: a federal lawsuit about damaged kids in Warren County," 12 July 2018 Americans must begin to think differently about the permanence of their homes and the way the country builds its cities. — Sean Patrick Cooper, The New Republic, "Is America Ready for the Next Superstorm?," 4 June 2018 The majority — as should be expected — are goalkeepers, the one position where conventional wisdom still decrees that permanence is paramount. — Rory Smith, New York Times, "See Jack Run: 227 Premier League Miles, One Deliberate Step at a Time," 30 Mar. 2018 Foster care home gives permanence and hope to young girl who watched her parents struggle with addiction. — Keith Bierygolick, Cincinnati.com, "Addicted, abused and unable to count: a federal lawsuit about damaged kids in Warren County," 12 July 2018 Foster care home gives permanence and hope to young girl who watched her parents struggle with addiction. — Keith Bierygolick, Cincinnati.com, "Addicted, abused and unable to count: a federal lawsuit about damaged kids in Warren County," 12 July 2018 And so this first year, 2.0 is about the permanence for middle-class families and our small businesses. — Fox News, "Unions brace for fallout from SCOTUS's Janus decision," 8 July 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'permanence.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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permanence
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: the quality or state of lasting forever or for a long time
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