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 clapboard houses, lightship baskets, and roses climbing up the side of Sconset roofs inspired a sense of permanence.
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William D. Cohan, Air Mail, 23 Aug. 2025
Their handcrafted details, analog precision, and unapologetically bold designs are reminders of a time when permanence mattered.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 23 Aug. 2025
The permanence of the deficit is one factor that’s fueling preliminary cogitating over a tax increase of some kind, which probably would have to be ratified by voters.
—Dan Walters, Mercury News, 22 Aug. 2025
The permanence of this ultimately lifesaving transfer owed much to the improper maintenance of mining equipment and the withholding of necessary lubricating grease by the Japanese themselves.
—Charles Pellegrino, Rolling Stone, 6 Aug. 2025
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William D. Cohan, Air Mail, 23 Aug. 2025
Their handcrafted details, analog precision, and unapologetically bold designs are reminders of a time when permanence mattered.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 23 Aug. 2025
The permanence of the deficit is one factor that’s fueling preliminary cogitating over a tax increase of some kind, which probably would have to be ratified by voters.
—Dan Walters, Mercury News, 22 Aug. 2025
The permanence of this ultimately lifesaving transfer owed much to the improper maintenance of mining equipment and the withholding of necessary lubricating grease by the Japanese themselves.
—Charles Pellegrino, Rolling Stone, 6 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for permanence
Recent Examples of Synonyms for permanence
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If the continuity, cohesion and familiarity offered by those who stayed does not prove enough to keep Leeds in the league, the inability to sell efficiently in the summer window will be seen as one of the failings.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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Once again, Tesla’s board has sided with continuity, betting that the upside of locking Musk in outweighs the turbulence of pushing him aside.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
5 Sep. 2025
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Breastfeeding in Public Wasn't Always So Easy The Special K campaign marks a continuation of the message that Baz sends in all her most flashy ad campaigns to date.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
3 Sep. 2025
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In the past, wise leaders from both parties saw to it that there were limits on criticism and such threats—protecting the independence of the Fed and ensuring its continuation as the bedrock of the American financial system and, indeed, the global financial system.—
Robert Hormats,
Time,
3 Sep. 2025
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Both men argued that, after the media mogul's death, the company would need stability in the top leadership ranks and consistency in its core conservative principles to retain the loyalty of its audiences.—
David Folkenflik,
NPR,
8 Sep. 2025
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The Packers’ defense sacked Goff four times in this NFC North battle as the Lions’ offense struggled to find consistency early in their campaign.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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The company says the phone's Ceramic Shield 2 will provide greater durability and scratch resistance.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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The unit is housed in an all-aluminum chassis with precision CNC machining to provide both durability and efficient heat dissipation.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Allowing the President to unlawfully remove Governor Cook on unsubstantiated and vague allegations would endanger the stability of our financial system and undermine the rule of law.—
Siladitya Ray,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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But residents may also face food insecurity and low housing stability and have poor or fewer community ties with neighbors, West said.—
Andrea Riquier,
USA Today,
9 Sep. 2025
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Judge Lipner ruled that there would be no further continuances in the case.—
Christina Dugan Ramirez , Tracy Wright,
FOXNews.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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According to Cross County Circuit Court records, on July 1, a continuance was granted in the matter, and no trial date has been set.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
25 Aug. 2025
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There are lots of big, spooky spaces and the uniformity means anyone in a habit could be a threat.—
Emily Palmer Heller,
Vulture,
5 Sep. 2025
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Celebrity Cruises On Europe’s rivers, uniformity is the norm.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Permanence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/permanence. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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