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 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

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Noun

According to Max Power, the wells are expected to evaluate hydrogen flow rates, pressure behavior, gas continuity, concentrations, deliverability, and the overall scalability of the underground system.

— Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 13 July 2026
Reaching that level required auditable systems for clinical governance, staff qualifications, patient pathway design, information handling, quality management and continuity of care.

— Ascend Agency, Mercury News, 13 July 2026

Definition of continuity

Noun

The inspector still makes the final decision, but the system speeds up the review and helps maintain consistency between inspections.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 15 July 2026
Humans set the strategy and creative direction while governance is built directly into the workflow—eliminating unnecessary review cycles without sacrificing brand consistency or compliance.

— Jamie Garverick, Fortune, 15 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

The latest court filings show the parties are working toward a settlement and requested another hearing continuance until July 27.

— Catherine Muccigrosso July 14, Charlotte Observer, 14 July 2026
Commissioners approved a two-month continuance of the item at Wednesday’s meeting so that residents can have further conversations with developers.

— Emily Holshouser July 9, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 July 2026

Definition of continuance

Noun

Inconsistency with DECs, head coaches One key issue is the clear and obvious lack of uniformity with district executive committee rulings across the state.

— Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 July 2026
That uniformity gives the US Navy one of the most consistently modern submarine forces in the world, even as its production tempo lags behind China’s.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 11 July 2026

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