PERMANENCE Synonyms: 53 Similar and Opposite Words

permanence

noun

Definition of permanence

as in continuity

lasting or constant existence Returning home between his travels gave him a sense of stability and permanence. All of the inks were tested for permanence on various surfaces.

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Recent Examples of permanence The mobilization, extended until January 2029 by the Defense Department, has taken on a sense of permanence, despite the court case. — Arkansas Online, 15 Oct. 2026 In this seduction, in a text that manages to be both grandiose and intimate, Rice works the mysterious alchemy of creating permanence. — Literary Hub, 7 Oct. 2026 For the Brotherhood, Rabaa became the defining catastrophe of its post-2013 political memory, upending its organization, self-conception, and belief in its own permanence. — Abdelrahman Elgendy, Time, 6 Oct. 2026 Leather was made to feel more delicate, while other humble materials were guided by leather’s permanence and authority. — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 21 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for permanence

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Noun

Thomas said the plenum should prepare the ground for Xi's fourth term and reinforce expectations of political and policy continuity.

— KANIS LEUNG, Arkansas Online, 27 Oct. 2026
In the end, Lula's message of continuity and a focus on social spending prevailed.

— Catherine Osborn, NPR, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of continuity

Noun

The ratings decline comes amid a continuation of the drop-off in TV viewers overall — but Fox News has been losing viewers at a double-digit clip as CNN and MS NOW have been slightly up in recent months.

— Todd Spangler, Variety, 28 Oct. 2026
The Israeli public voted against the continuation of Netanyahu's tenure.

— ABC News, ABC News, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of continuation

Noun

The jump shot is just one example, a clear focal point for the player development staff, which wants to smooth out Miller’s action to create more consistency with his finish.

— Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2026
Why This Matters During Menopause Of course, consistency can feel impossible when perimenopause or menopause enters the picture.

— Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of consistency

Noun

Technique works well in testing This strategy optimizes both the transport and perovskite layers together, driving efficiency and durability to record levels.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 26 Oct. 2026
Today jeans are worn worldwide and valued not only for their durability and comfort but also for their ability to transcend boundaries of class, gender, age, and national identity.

— Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of durability

Noun

For long-time tenant farmers like Landon and Shannon Barrier and their children, who produce non-GMO grain, hay and livestock across 2,000 regional acres, the Locust deal offers critical stability.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 29 Oct. 2026
The tongue and collar are cushioned to offer better stability and comfort around your ankle, too.

— Abby Hepworth, Travel + Leisure, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of stability

Noun

The defense will raise the continuance denial in its post-trial motions, according to Herrera.

— Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Oct. 2026
Court records show Ramirez appeared in court Thursday for a status hearing, and a Johnson County judge granted his attorney continuance.

— Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of continuance

Noun

While it was designed to bring nationwide uniformity and stability to college athletics, its deficiencies are manifold.

— Bruce Svare, Sportico.com, 17 Oct. 2026
In her recent guest essay for the Sun Sentinel, Erika Donalds would have readers believe that David Jolly’s education plan threatens parental choice and seeks to impose uniformity on Florida’s schools.

— Crystal Etienne, Sun Sentinel, 8 Oct. 2026

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