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
But the results are dramatic, designer-looking, and sophisticated—all for a lot less money and permanence than wallpaper or tile or some other designer-finish.
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Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 28 Jan. 2026
Behind each commission there is usually a political context, a personal motif—an anniversary, a wedding, a birth—and often a very clear desire for permanence.
—Marta Martínez Tato, Vanity Fair, 25 Jan. 2026
Guidelines show the agency considers how much time a person spends outside California, where their family and primary home are located, the location of bank accounts and doctors, permanence of work in the state and even affiliations with churches and country clubs.
—Ethan Baron, Mercury News, 22 Jan. 2026
Along the way, the practical trio try to go a different route, diverting everyone’s attention to the endangered species of the region, like Wilson’s phalarope whose survival depends on the Great Salt Lake’s permanence.
—Tomris Laffly, Variety, 22 Jan. 2026
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Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 28 Jan. 2026
Behind each commission there is usually a political context, a personal motif—an anniversary, a wedding, a birth—and often a very clear desire for permanence.
—Marta Martínez Tato, Vanity Fair, 25 Jan. 2026
Guidelines show the agency considers how much time a person spends outside California, where their family and primary home are located, the location of bank accounts and doctors, permanence of work in the state and even affiliations with churches and country clubs.
—Ethan Baron, Mercury News, 22 Jan. 2026
Along the way, the practical trio try to go a different route, diverting everyone’s attention to the endangered species of the region, like Wilson’s phalarope whose survival depends on the Great Salt Lake’s permanence.
—Tomris Laffly, Variety, 22 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for permanence
Noun
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Across social media platforms, forum threads, and fan-site comment sections, the dominant refrain is a call for continuity without calcification.—
Scott Snowden,
Space.com,
15 Feb. 2026
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Dignity also depends on continuity.—
Deb Roy,
The Atlantic,
15 Feb. 2026
Noun
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It’s been in the works for years, and Qadhi said the project is a continuation of the community service that volunteers at EPIC have been doing already.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
5 Feb. 2026
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Wilson is again associated with this year’s rollout, though the company framed the day primarily as a continuation of the previous giveaway rather than a one-time promotion.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
4 Feb. 2026
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In particular, wild blueberries contain soluble fiber, a type of fiber that forms a gel-like consistency in water, which can help aid in digestion.—
Eleesha Lockett,
Verywell Health,
17 Feb. 2026
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As a result, finding a reputable silver dealer can be difficult, and typically requires consistency, transparency and proof of credibility.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
17 Feb. 2026
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Yet scientists are working to further improve these batteries, including their conductivity, durability, and stability.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Feb. 2026
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Look for chairs made of aluminum, as this provides the best balance between weight and durability.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Feb. 2026
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Stakes are high for the landmark meeting, which could cement the relative stability between the world’s two biggest economies that emerged after a Xi-Trump meeting in South Korea last fall.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
15 Feb. 2026
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Calls and texts related to housing stability are up more than 103% and rental assistance inquiries increased 235%.—
Caroline Cummings,
CBS News,
14 Feb. 2026
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As the clock ticks toward the start of the 2026 regular season, Bubic needed only a few minutes to remind everyone that his 2025 All-Star campaign wasn’t a fluke … but the continuance of his march to stardom.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
15 Feb. 2026
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At a Friday court hearing for the family’s asylum case, a judge granted a continuance, which postpones the case to a later date, family attorney Danielle Molliver told CNN.—
Alisha Ebrahimji,
CNN Money,
7 Feb. 2026
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Local governments levy taxes, assessors value property, multiple appeals bodies issue rulings, clerks calculate rates, treasurers prepare bills and the Illinois Department of Revenue oversees uniformity.—
Joe Ferguson,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
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And while the broader new-vehicle market drifts toward uniformity, this field of contenders distinguished itself with varying degrees of design and innovation.—
Viju Mathew,
Robb Report,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Permanence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/permanence. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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