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
That small moment proves disproportionately instructive to the film’s prevailing ethos, which is most interested in bodies as vehicles for tracing the friction between fluidity and permanence.
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David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 18 May 2026
According to the report, the trend is less about nostalgia for nostalgia's sake and more about choosing materials, finishes, and projects that bring a sense of permanence.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 11 May 2026
In a world more chaotic than ever, their permanence feels like a delightful moment of peace.
—Jenny B. Fine, Footwear News, 8 May 2026
Public office should be about service, not permanence.
—Linh Tat, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
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David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 18 May 2026
According to the report, the trend is less about nostalgia for nostalgia's sake and more about choosing materials, finishes, and projects that bring a sense of permanence.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 11 May 2026
In a world more chaotic than ever, their permanence feels like a delightful moment of peace.
—Jenny B. Fine, Footwear News, 8 May 2026
Public office should be about service, not permanence.
—Linh Tat, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for permanence
Noun
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Early has recently chafed at the relative continuity of his characters.—
Lauren Michele Jackson,
New Yorker,
7 June 2026
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Starting in the late 19th century, Congress enacted a series of laws granting federal workers job protections as a way to shield the government from corruption and provide continuity from one presidential administration to the next.—
Andrea Hsu,
NPR,
3 June 2026
Noun
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As a continuation of the collection first shown in Paris, the traveling presentations allow Vanhee-Cybulski to expand a narrative through the spirit of a specific city.—
Ryma Chikhoune,
Footwear News,
4 June 2026
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District Superintendent Jennifer Sachs later told families in an email that classes at the continuation school, which serves about 300 students, would continue Thursday as scheduled.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
4 June 2026
Noun
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However, this is not a simple process, and millions of dollars’ worth of cargo can be held at a single time by CBP upon detention, disrupting the consistency of product supply and the scale of profitability.—
Paxton Honerkamp,
CNBC,
9 June 2026
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Production volumes remain limited, costs are still higher than those of traditional batteries, and manufacturers continue working to improve materials, cell design, production consistency, and long-term durability.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
8 June 2026
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Embarking on the unorthodox production journey was a no-brainer for Lim because of the longevity and durability of the partnership.—
Kate Nishimura,
Footwear News,
9 June 2026
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This combination provides a balance of strength, durability, and low weight, enabling smooth, accurate movement.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
9 June 2026
Noun
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Fiscal discipline and monetary institutions that preserve the long-run stability of the dollar can reduce some of the burden placed on price indices by limiting large swings in the value of money.—
James Broughel,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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After finally reaching a place of stability and peace in his gender identity, temporarily pausing that progress to donate his eggs carried significant emotional weight.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
6 June 2026
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Since the disclosure and the Phans’ trial continuance, an independent review into the Middlesex DA’s handling of the case found that no attorneys were aware of the allegations against Quigley until immediately prior to telling the defense.—
Colleen Cronin,
Boston Herald,
9 June 2026
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Clenney’s trial had been scheduled for April 27, but was postponed after a joint continuance request.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
3 June 2026
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To assess how Hina batteries compare to more advanced Tesla batteries, Schütte’s team used a non-destructive technique called impedance spectroscopy to measure the uniformity of 120 sodium-ion battery cells.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
28 May 2026
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Usually in film and TV there’s a lot of monochrome or uniformity when depicting an alien race.—
Destiny Jackson,
Deadline,
26 May 2026
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“Permanence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/permanence. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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