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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Temporary status should be a pathway to permanence, not a permanent condition.
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José Sosa-Palacios, The Orlando Sentinel, 31 Jan. 2026
That level of engagement signals permanence.
—Alonzo Martinez, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Rihanna’s 2023 return had real permanence no matter what.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 30 Jan. 2026
But the results are dramatic, designer-looking, and sophisticated—all for a lot less money and permanence than wallpaper or tile or some other designer-finish.
—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 28 Jan. 2026
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José Sosa-Palacios, The Orlando Sentinel, 31 Jan. 2026
That level of engagement signals permanence.
—Alonzo Martinez, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Rihanna’s 2023 return had real permanence no matter what.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 30 Jan. 2026
But the results are dramatic, designer-looking, and sophisticated—all for a lot less money and permanence than wallpaper or tile or some other designer-finish.
—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 28 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 1 Feb. 2026.
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