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 age profile tallies with an overarching state of permanence in both Villa and Fulham.
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Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2026
This element of permanence is exciting to Stark, who has created looks for Beyoncé and has her own, body-positive line of lingerie called Panty.
—CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026
This element of permanence is exciting to Stark, who has created looks for Beyoncé and has her own, body-positive line of lingerie called Panty.
—ABC News, 20 Apr. 2026
But since then the chart has continued to track inflation’s stubborn permanence.
—Ben Smith, semafor.com, 6 Apr. 2026
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Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2026
This element of permanence is exciting to Stark, who has created looks for Beyoncé and has her own, body-positive line of lingerie called Panty.
—CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026
This element of permanence is exciting to Stark, who has created looks for Beyoncé and has her own, body-positive line of lingerie called Panty.
—ABC News, 20 Apr. 2026
But since then the chart has continued to track inflation’s stubborn permanence.
—Ben Smith, semafor.com, 6 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for permanence
Noun
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The inaccuracies—octopuses are solitary and short-lived, while organizations require sustained collaboration and multi-year continuity—are minor and easily acknowledged.—
Steve Denning,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
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To ensure continuity, Arlene asked her niece, Betty Smith, her husband Truman, and family to become partners at Satsuma.—
Nancy Vienneau,
Southern Living,
17 May 2026
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Lechtzin said the lawsuit also seeks compensation for benefits, including the continuation of medical coverage, retirement contributions, unused vacation and sick time.—
NBC South Florida,
NBC news,
14 May 2026
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Spain and Slovenia are unlikely to come back, and a continuation of Netanyahu military policies could mean other countries join the boycott, resulting in a potential scrapping of the contest in 2027 with that much revenue exiting.—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
13 May 2026
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What does matter when making stripes is consistency in direction.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 May 2026
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Jumping from one idea to another, from one flavor of the month to the next, there seems to be no clarity, consistency or essential golden thread to Harry and Meghan’s work, although Meghan, known as the 24-carat master rebrander, is continuously rebranding herself.—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
19 May 2026
Noun
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Reebok uses its Floatride Court EVA midsole and Griptonite rubber outsole, both for support and durability.—
Tim Newcomb,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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Researchers said the hybrid structure was designed to independently control durability and recyclability, a longstanding challenge in polymer and textile recycling systems.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Footwear News,
18 May 2026
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Cities should shift resources away from enforcement and toward permanent supportive housing, mental health care, and outreach services that build trust and stability.—
Shianne LeClaire,
Hartford Courant,
17 May 2026
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Youth experience greater emotional stability, families become more resilient, and communities reduce reliance on costly emergency interventions and out-of-home placements.—
Maria Bledsoe,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 May 2026
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After recently failing to obtain a five-month continuance of his trial, Kapoor’s defense lawyers — Don Samuel, Jane Raskin and Fred Schwartz — quickly pivoted to working out the plea deal with federal prosecutors.—
Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
15 May 2026
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After a not guilty plea and two years of continuances, his state trial was scheduled to begin on January 26 but has been delayed again, according to court records.—
Andy Rose,
CNN Money,
14 May 2026
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Hatfield said the main concern of his clients is uniformity of regulation.—
Jack Harvel,
Kansas City Star,
22 May 2026
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But while clerical spaces prize uniformity and storage space, lining your home office with gray towers is less appealing.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
18 May 2026
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“Permanence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/permanence. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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