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 permanence of sports franchises were behind the formation of Kushner’s Thrive Eternal venture, a permanent holding company launched under Thrive Capital in April. — Los Angeles Times, 21 Aug. 2026 Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet will also be starting school in the UK in September, suggesting at least a level of permanence. — Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 20 Aug. 2026 Historically designed for permanence, their strength in preserving knowledge now hinders rapid response to concurrent global shifts. — David Rosowsky, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026 One of the album’s most profound moments arrives via director David Cronenberg, who muses on change and permanence in his gravelly tenor. — Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 24 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for permanence

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Noun

Here, Dell’Orco held an official meet-and-greet with the press in January after his debut collection without the late founder, offering continuity, while adding a colorful and youthful touch to the lineup.

— Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 21 Sep. 2026
So great players, great play-caller, consistency and continuity in one scheme over time usually equals success.

— ABC News, ABC News, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of continuity

Noun

Hopefully, the lessons learned here will be used to level up other projects and possible continuations.

— David Fear, Rolling Stone, 18 Sep. 2026
The move marks a continuation of Irving’s willingness to use his platform to address social justice and domestic and international conflict.

— Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of continuation

Noun

The champion praised Pantoja’s durability and championship-level skill, particularly after the Brazilian escaped a submission attempt Van believed would finish the fight.

— ABC News, ABC News, 20 Sep. 2026
Public art should be evaluated for conviction, intelligence, durability, legibility, site-responsiveness, force, and relation to the public.

— Frank Porcu, New York Daily News, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of durability

Noun

Supply shocks in energy inventories are escalating inflation worries just as the Federal Reserve is trying to restore price stability.

— Paulina Likos, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2026
The system is designed to help power electronics actively support grid stability rather than simply follow existing grid conditions.

— Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of stability

Noun

Central to these efforts will be the continuance of the congressional approval for the president to operate under the Authorization for Use of Military Force.

— John M. Weaver, Baltimore Sun, 10 Sep. 2026
Creeden filed a motion for the continuance on Thursday, saying the probation office hadn’t yet released its draft presentence investigation report and that the court hadn’t yet ruled on his motions for acquittal and for a new trial.

— Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of continuance

Noun

Soft neutral tones are lifted by a curved leather-and-wood headboard, striking blue wall art inspired by traditional Turkish textiles and elegant pendant lighting that gives the room warmth rather than hotel uniformity.

— Vicki Power, TheWeek, 14 Sep. 2026
Wade knew that despite their apparent uniformity, oceans hide many distinct habitats that differ in temperature, currents, ultraviolet light, chemistry, and oxygen.

— Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 11 Sep. 2026

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