permanence

noun

per·​ma·​nence ˈpər-mə-nən(t)s How to pronounce permanence (audio)
ˈpərm-nən(t)s
Synonyms of permanencenext
: the quality or state of being permanent : durability

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Objects that once seemed temporary now reveal unexpected permanence. Sudhir Gupta, Rolling Stone, 27 Apr. 2026 This element of permanence is exciting to Stark, who has created looks for Beyoncé and has her own, body-positive line of lingerie called Panty. CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026 This element of permanence is exciting to Stark, who has created looks for Beyoncé and has her own, body-positive line of lingerie called Panty. ABC News, 20 Apr. 2026 In Utah, the Mammoth might’ve found a genius way to fast-track that brand permanence. Chris Branch, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for permanence

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of permanence was in the 15th century

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“Permanence.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/permanence. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.

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