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 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 Carney himself doesn’t have any tattoos, which is why the permanence of them in honor of a show mystifies him a bit. — Hedy Phillips, PEOPLE, 24 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for permanence

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Noun

Is there continuity between preschool, kindergarten, and elementary education?

— Jose Bolaños, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Aug. 2026
Fort Worth-area rankings Class 6A analysis With talented returners and continuity, North Crowley takes the top spot.

— Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of continuity

Noun

Training has been high-intensity and high-output, in a continuation of Howe’s methods, with double sessions in La Manga, where internal records were set for some of the physical markers players met.

— Chris Waugh, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026
So the goal, in many ways, is a continuation, just mixed with some new quirks.

— Noah White, Miami Herald, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of continuation

Noun

It is often built around recognition, consistency, reputation, and the relationship between producers and consumers.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 26 Aug. 2026
After a 7-9-1 record under Brian Schottenheimer kept the Cowboys out of the playoffs for a second consecutive season, the franchise begins 2026 desperately seeking consistency.

— NBC Sports, NBC news, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of consistency

Noun

The system operated continuously for 3,000 hours, or about four months – a durability that could be important for the economics of green hydrogen.

— Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 22 Aug. 2026
People choose these alternatives for their unique look and practical perks like durability, easy upkeep, or a naturally aging finish.

— Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of durability

Noun

The rocket planes tested reaction-control systems for maneuvering where the air was too thin for normal aerodynamic controls, while gathering data on heating, stability, structural loads, human performance and piloting techniques during reentry.

— Josh Dinner, Space.com, 22 Aug. 2026
Iran's acting Defense Minister, Brigadier General Seyed Majid Ibn al-Reza, was quoted Friday by state media as stressing the link between national security and economic stability.

— Khaled Wassef, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of stability

Noun

James Ratcliff spoke for the Farley Road Neighborhood Coalition, agreeing that a continuance is necessary because of the change in the occupancy limit count.

— Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 19 Aug. 2026
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

Definition of continuance

Noun

The company calibrates screen uniformity at the factory and uses software compensation to maintain performance as the display ages.

— Michael Lydick, PC Magazine, 21 Aug. 2026
Rather than every curl being coaxed into perfect uniformity, her natural texture is allowed to take up space—frizz, movement, and all.

— Chloe Burcham, Vogue, 18 Aug. 2026

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