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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What endures, however, is the permanence of luxurious décor and tableware, attentive service and high-quality materials and ingredients.
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Jennifer Kester, Forbes.com, 10 May 2025
As their escape ship pulls into New York harbor, Bertie ponders the permanence of his pain.
—Meredith Maran, Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2025
This Guardian reported claims that the PIF requested the permanence of LIV Golf in the world golf ecosystem and a seat for Yasir Al-Rumayyan on the PGA Tour board as co-chairman.
—Newsweek Staff, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Apr. 2025
From plaster finishes to beadboard, even wallcoverings, each approach has its own personality and level of permanence.
—Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 3 May 2025
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Jennifer Kester, Forbes.com, 10 May 2025
As their escape ship pulls into New York harbor, Bertie ponders the permanence of his pain.
—Meredith Maran, Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2025
This Guardian reported claims that the PIF requested the permanence of LIV Golf in the world golf ecosystem and a seat for Yasir Al-Rumayyan on the PGA Tour board as co-chairman.
—Newsweek Staff, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Apr. 2025
From plaster finishes to beadboard, even wallcoverings, each approach has its own personality and level of permanence.
—Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 3 May 2025
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 25 May. 2025.
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