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
Vanny Veras, lead tenant organizer with Miami Workers Center, said the nonprofit is grateful that county leaders didn’t cut the program altogether, but that the reduction in funding is not a good sign for a pilot program fighting for permanence.
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Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 27 Aug. 2025
The clapboard houses, lightship baskets, and roses climbing up the side of Sconset roofs inspired a sense of permanence.
—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
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Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 27 Aug. 2025
The clapboard houses, lightship baskets, and roses climbing up the side of Sconset roofs inspired a sense of permanence.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for permanence
Noun
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That continuity blurs the interiors with the outside world.—
Kathy Barnes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Oct. 2025
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Amid the churn in Europe and globally, with trenchant nationalism on the rise, and a war raging in Ukraine just 1,200 miles from the palace, many might say that having a hereditary royal as their head of state offers some reassuring continuity, acting as a counterweight to political upheaval.—
Vivienne Walt,
Time,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The assessment by the Washington, DC think tank outlined how Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SCNC) had directed military and civilian officials to designate successors in the event of leadership disruption to ensure continuation in the event of war.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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In Israel, Netanyahu will need to get the approval of the far-right members of his government, who in the past have resisted anything short of a continuation of the war and the final takeover of the Gaza Strip by Israel.—
Asher Kaufman,
The Conversation,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The team was hoping for more consistency to help win the field position battle.—
Joe Buscaglia,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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The 5-10 freshman has stepped in and immediately brought consistency with a calm presence.—
Tim Meehan,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Supima cotton, known for its softness and durability due to its extra-long staple fibers, intrigued Haan because of its reputation for exceptional quality.—
Lauren Parker,
Sourcing Journal,
30 Sep. 2025
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Cam Johnson prioritizing durability Denver’s newest starter missed 49 games in the last two years combined in Brooklyn — about 30% of all regular-season games.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
30 Sep. 2025
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Even if agreed, implementation will face significant logistical and security challenges, leaving the region’s stability uncertain.—
Amir Daftari,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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Bank bosses in the UK are calling for policy stability.—
Ian King,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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This growth is a continuance of the surge in oil production resulting from the shale boom that began earlier this century.—
Robert Rapier,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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The court rejected a continuance filing by Vagovic.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
17 Sep. 2025
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Both a trial judge and group of intermediate appellate judges rejected that argument, since uniformity analysis can’t mix and match taxes.—
Robert Raiola,
Sportico.com,
27 Sep. 2025
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But beneath that uniformity is a story of discipline and individuality, and that’s the part Sephora is tapping into.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Permanence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/permanence. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.
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