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
As their escape ship pulls into New York harbor, Bertie ponders the permanence of his pain.
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Meredith Maran, Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2025
This Guardian reported claims that the PIF requested the permanence of LIV Golf in the world golf ecosystem and a seat for Yasir Al-Rumayyan on the PGA Tour board as co-chairman.
—Newsweek Staff, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Apr. 2025
From plaster finishes to beadboard, even wallcoverings, each approach has its own personality and level of permanence.
—Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 3 May 2025
Prices are lower, authenticity is being scrutinized, and the old rules of value and permanence are no longer taken for granted.
—Garth Friesen, Forbes.com, 26 Apr. 2025
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Meredith Maran, Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2025
This Guardian reported claims that the PIF requested the permanence of LIV Golf in the world golf ecosystem and a seat for Yasir Al-Rumayyan on the PGA Tour board as co-chairman.
—Newsweek Staff, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Apr. 2025
From plaster finishes to beadboard, even wallcoverings, each approach has its own personality and level of permanence.
—Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 3 May 2025
Prices are lower, authenticity is being scrutinized, and the old rules of value and permanence are no longer taken for granted.
—Garth Friesen, Forbes.com, 26 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for permanence
Recent Examples of Synonyms for permanence
Noun
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Jiaxing Train Station not only improves connectivity, but also offers a vision of how architecture can foster a sense of community and continuity with the past, while embracing the future.—
Y-Jean Mun-Delsalle,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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This approach also enables dynamic avoidance of drains, ladders, and lighting fixtures, reducing entrapment risks and improving cleaning continuity. 3.—
Rhiannon Frater,
USA Today,
5 June 2025
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The move was expected as Trump began the process to implement it on Inauguration Day, and is the continuation of policies implemented during his first term.—
Haisten Willis,
The Washington Examiner,
6 June 2025
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Each addition is a continuation of our vision; to create jewelry that feels personal, expressive and in constant dialogue with the person who wears it.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
6 June 2025
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The early returns have been promising, Canning providing quality depth and consistency to a rotation that leads the major leagues with a 2.87 ERA.—
Mike Digiovanna,
Oc Register,
7 June 2025
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The 33-year-old is a very talented fighter, but his struggles to make weight and consistency issues inside the cage have hurt him.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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Travel photographers told National Geographic the best way to capture the northern lights is by using a wide-angle lens and a tripod for stability.—
Conor Murray,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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With both sides of the Federal Reserve's dual mandate of maximizing employment and fostering price stability in check, the market still felt comfortable rooting for an interest rate cut down the line.—
Matthew J. Belvedere,
CNBC,
7 June 2025
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His team also asked for a continuance, or a postponement, of the domestic violence restraining order hearing that had been scheduled for June 4.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
6 June 2025
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Judge Steven Hippler, of Idaho’s 4th Judicial District in Ada County, has yet to rule on the defense’s request for a continuance.—
Kevin Fixler,
Idaho Statesman,
29 May 2025
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Flexibility, not uniformity, has characterized the AI tooling landscape in recent years.—
Steve McDowell,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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The press of humanity, its diversity as well as its uniformity, claws at Uma’s consciousness.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
19 May 2025
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“Permanence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/permanence. Accessed 14 Jun. 2025.
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