permanence

noun

Definition of permanencenext
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 On the heels of Seattle’s success, MLS built out its footprint and its infrastructure, creating a permanence that never before existed for soccer in America. — Paul Tenorio, New York Times, 5 July 2026 The kind that turns novelty into permanence. — Datwon Thomas, VIBE.com, 25 June 2026 The miracle of film is its permanence. — Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 16 June 2026 The permanence of the situation remains to be seen. — Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 16 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for permanence
Recent Examples of Synonyms for permanence
  1. continuity
  2. continuation
  3. consistency
  4. durability
  5. stability
  6. continuance
  7. uniformity
Noun
  • Interestingly, the system successfully establishes simultaneous mechanical coupling and electrical continuity between independent modules.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 20 July 2026
  • For example, to maintain visual continuity and not draw any extra attention to outdoor utilities, plant the same type of evergreen hedges around them as are used in other areas of the property.
    — Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 July 2026
Definition of continuity
Noun
  • Stock market offerings worth $50 billion could flood the Indian markets this year, though the continuation of the Iran war remains a key risk.
    — Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 17 July 2026
  • The workplace should not be viewed as the end of education but as its continuation.
    — Dr. Asma Al Aufi, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
Definition of continuation
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  • Forrester’s research on partner ecosystem management reflects this broader shift, highlighting how organizations are investing in approaches that improve innovation, customer outcomes and consistency across indirect business models.
    — Curtis Brinkerhoff, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
  • Ferrari has two cars capable of taking points off Mercedes, but Antonelli’s consistency could prevent Ferrari from closing the gap in the drivers’ championship.
    — Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 22 July 2026
Definition of consistency
Noun
  • The company added that 70% of LEAP-1A engines are now operating with the reverse bleed system (RBS), while 40% of the fleet has been equipped with the high-pressure turbine (HPT) durability kit.
    — Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 19 July 2026
  • The researchers are working on several aspects of the diving suit technology, including improving durability, adapting the suit for other cockroach and insect species, and integrating additional sensors to enhance functionality.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 18 July 2026
Definition of durability
Noun
  • Morocco also offers American investors a rare combination of political stability, strategic geographic positioning and access to more than 2 billion consumers through its FTAs.
    — Panorama Media Ltd, Miami Herald, 19 July 2026
  • But those jobs currently have a PR problem – despite offering ample stability and good pay, too many workers assume the opposite and avoid these jobs.
    — Svenja Gudell, Fortune, 18 July 2026
Definition of stability
Noun
  • His hearing, during which he was served a life sentence, occurred this month after the defense requested multiple continuances.
    — Eleanor Jacobs, PEOPLE, 15 July 2026
  • Commissioners who voted against the continuance were John Dillon, Daniel Moriarty, Gregg West and Brian Murphy.
    — Jordan Smith, IndyStar, 15 July 2026
Definition of continuance
Noun
  • That uniformity stripped away many of the confounding lifestyle differences that complicate other epidemiological studies.
    — Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 18 July 2026
  • As restaurants come and go, Midtown Sundries has leaned on uniformity more than reinvention.
    — Evan Moore July 17, Charlotte Observer, 17 July 2026
Definition of uniformity

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“Permanence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/permanence. Accessed 23 Jul. 2026.

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