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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The long driveway winds through a sylvan setting, transporting you to a rarefied residence with a strong sense of legacy and permanence.
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Mark David, Robb Report, 18 Feb. 2026
There’s no such thing as permanence in the sky.
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 18 Feb. 2026
Proof that fragrance once believed in permanence.
—Sudhir Gupta, Rolling Stone, 4 Feb. 2026
Temporary status should be a pathway to permanence, not a permanent condition.
—José Sosa-Palacios, The Orlando Sentinel, 31 Jan. 2026
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Mark David, Robb Report, 18 Feb. 2026
There’s no such thing as permanence in the sky.
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 18 Feb. 2026
Proof that fragrance once believed in permanence.
—Sudhir Gupta, Rolling Stone, 4 Feb. 2026
Temporary status should be a pathway to permanence, not a permanent condition.
—José Sosa-Palacios, The Orlando Sentinel, 31 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 22 Feb. 2026.
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