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
Here at Royal Copenhagen, the focus often lies on permanence.
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Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 17 June 2025
Legal uncertainty around the permanence of green-card status also grew following a Justice Department argument that the government could revoke lawful residency at any time, citing a high-profile legal case before the Third Circuit Court of Appeals.
—Nick Mordowanec, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 June 2025
The 550 community gardens that have been blessed with permanence all around the city are gloriously wasteful, crowding out towers with tulips and tomato plants.
—Justin Davidson, Curbed, 23 June 2025
But without income increases to counter rising costs or any sense of permanence to the tariffs causing them, people may struggle to adapt to their new financial realities.
—Malia Mendez, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2025
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Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 17 June 2025
Legal uncertainty around the permanence of green-card status also grew following a Justice Department argument that the government could revoke lawful residency at any time, citing a high-profile legal case before the Third Circuit Court of Appeals.
—Nick Mordowanec, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 June 2025
The 550 community gardens that have been blessed with permanence all around the city are gloriously wasteful, crowding out towers with tulips and tomato plants.
—Justin Davidson, Curbed, 23 June 2025
But without income increases to counter rising costs or any sense of permanence to the tariffs causing them, people may struggle to adapt to their new financial realities.
—Malia Mendez, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for permanence
Noun
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Rather than viewing implementation as an IT exercise, organizations that approach it through the lens of risk management and clinical continuity see stronger adoption.—
Jim McGann,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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Anchored in the Arab Peace Initiative, guided by existing UN resolutions, and conducted with robust international mediation, a final agreement would set permanent borders, involving land swaps based on security, demography, and territorial continuity.—
Ami Ayalon,
Foreign Affairs,
5 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Prince Harry believed the nonprofit was a continuation of Princess Diana’s efforts to help those with AIDS.—
Emily Blackwood,
People.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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The Oak Series is a continuation of the distillery’s long-running Abraham Bowman Collection, which allows drinkers to taste the brand’s experiments across mash bills, maturation techniques, entry proofs, and cask finishes.—
David Thomas Tao,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
Noun
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But with awareness and consistency, hot car deaths are entirely preventable.—
Adrienne Farr,
Parents,
7 Aug. 2025
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Their approach proves that authenticity and consistency can outperform expensive ad campaigns.—
Renae Gregoire,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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During demand spikes and relentless heatwaves, like the ones breaking records this summer, major grid components like power capacitors, which are essential for grid stability, can’t cool down.—
Shaun Walsh,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Keep in mind, as Venus moves through Leo — and your second house of values, stability and money-making abilities — the self-esteem boost continues.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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But after months of continuances, on Monday, Rodríguez logged into a virtual hearing from Venezuela.—
Melissa Sanchez,
ProPublica,
29 July 2025
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The case saw several continuances as the Kansas Death Penalty Defense Unit requested more time to prepare, and show that Cherry had suffered severe abuse as a child.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
16 July 2025
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Ensure data uniformity between owned and earned media.—
Don Dodds,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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But while a law office prizes uniformity and storage space, lining your home office with gray towers is less appealing.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
30 June 2025
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“Permanence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/permanence. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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