permanence

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Recent Examples of permanence Many 6-month-olds are, and by a year, almost all children have an intuitive notion of an object’s permanence, learned through observation. Quanta Magazine, 3 Oct. 2025 Of course, each of these carries different levels of risk and permanence. Miriam Kirmayer, SELF, 1 Oct. 2025 The American people deserve a workforce built for performance, not permanence. Kate Plummer, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025 From plaster finishes to beadboard, even wallcoverings, each approach has its own personality and level of permanence. Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 28 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for permanence
Recent Examples of Synonyms for permanence
Noun
  • The Phillies have valued continuity during this successful run.
    Matt Gelb, New York Times, 11 Oct. 2025
  • The Council said McCabe is authorized to continue carrying out the duties and responsibilities of the Office of the Controller in accordance with all applicable laws, policies, and procedures to safeguard the nation’s financial integrity and ensure continuity of government operations.
    Arlyssa D. Becenti, AZCentral.com, 10 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • The bond items, if approved by voters, would be a continuation of a portion of the sales tax the city already implements, and no new taxes would be levied.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 8 Oct. 2025
  • Historical context suggests that this kind of selloff often represents capitulation rather than continuation.
    Frank Cappelleri, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • This is a long way from the sort of brilliant offensive consistency of that season, during which the Chiefs put up that many points or more in seven straight games.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 13 Oct. 2025
  • Cook, stirring occasionally and pressing berries against side of pot, until berries have completely broken down and juices have thickened to jamlike consistency (wooden spoon scraped across bottom should leave clear trail that doesn’t fill in), 10 to 12 minutes.
    Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 13 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Special fiber blends are used for lightweight fabrics that bring durability and breathability into summer denim.
    Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 14 Oct. 2025
  • Powering the future According to Luzzati, the design focuses on durability and flexibility.
    Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 14 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Al-Sudani, who rose to power after that upheaval, insisted his government had taken tangible steps to restore public trust, such as economic progress and political stability.
    Emma Graham, CNBC, 15 Oct. 2025
  • Kidd has provided stability to a franchise that has seen significant roster and front-office turnover.
    Evan Dammarell, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Levy asked for a continuance for more time to address the issues, but the commission said the matter has gone on long enough.
    Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Oct. 2025
  • This growth is a continuance of the surge in oil production resulting from the shale boom that began earlier this century.
    Robert Rapier, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Both a trial judge and group of intermediate appellate judges rejected that argument, since uniformity analysis can’t mix and match taxes.
    Robert Raiola, Sportico.com, 27 Sep. 2025
  • But beneath that uniformity is a story of discipline and individuality, and that’s the part Sephora is tapping into.
    Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 25 Sep. 2025

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“Permanence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/permanence. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.

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