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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Guidelines show the agency considers how much time a person spends outside California, where their family and primary home are located, the location of bank accounts and doctors, permanence of work in the state and even affiliations with churches and country clubs.
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Ethan Baron, Mercury News, 22 Jan. 2026
Along the way, the practical trio try to go a different route, diverting everyone’s attention to the endangered species of the region, like Wilson’s phalarope whose survival depends on the Great Salt Lake’s permanence.
—Tomris Laffly, Variety, 22 Jan. 2026
Supporters of the disclosure proposal, however, argue that the Charter Reform Commission — often described as the city’s constitution-writing body — warrants a higher standard of transparency, given the scope and permanence of the changes under consideration.
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 17 Jan. 2026
High ceilings, detailed woodwork, and thoughtfully designed built-ins give the apartment a sense of permanence.
—Miriam Schwartz, Boston Herald, 16 Jan. 2026
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Ethan Baron, Mercury News, 22 Jan. 2026
Along the way, the practical trio try to go a different route, diverting everyone’s attention to the endangered species of the region, like Wilson’s phalarope whose survival depends on the Great Salt Lake’s permanence.
—Tomris Laffly, Variety, 22 Jan. 2026
Supporters of the disclosure proposal, however, argue that the Charter Reform Commission — often described as the city’s constitution-writing body — warrants a higher standard of transparency, given the scope and permanence of the changes under consideration.
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 17 Jan. 2026
High ceilings, detailed woodwork, and thoughtfully designed built-ins give the apartment a sense of permanence.
—Miriam Schwartz, Boston Herald, 16 Jan. 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 28 Jan. 2026.
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