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 is there a place for permanence with the heart entrance, if not on the Liberty Memorial grounds than someplace else in the area?
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Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
13 June 2026
Signs of that permanence are apparent already.
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Paul Tenorio,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
In fact, the one-year mark is often the most painful time for the bereaved, as this is when the reality and permanence of their loss begin to sink in.
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Julie Kaplow,
USA Today,
30 May 2026
Wallpaper and larger furniture items can bring in color without the permanence of paint.
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Melissa Epifano,
The Spruce,
30 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for permanence
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
13 June 2026
Signs of that permanence are apparent already.
—
Paul Tenorio,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
In fact, the one-year mark is often the most painful time for the bereaved, as this is when the reality and permanence of their loss begin to sink in.
—
Julie Kaplow,
USA Today,
30 May 2026
Wallpaper and larger furniture items can bring in color without the permanence of paint.
—
Melissa Epifano,
The Spruce,
30 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for permanence
Recent Examples of Synonyms for permanence
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An outdoor side table in the same periwinkle blue as your kitchen island cabinetry, or persimmon pillows in an outdoor fabric that picks up a tone from your dining room drapes, can create continuity between indoor and outdoor zones.
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When systems continue functioning during bandwidth degradation or temporary outages, operational continuity can improve.
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Gervais told the audience in an Q&A following the screening that the show was a continuation of his process and work across The Office, Extras and After Life, transposing his observations of life into drama, and also tapped into his love of animals.
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Admissions officers conduct a holistic review, expecting a student's major choice to be a cohesive continuation of their academic and extracurricular story, supported by their transcript and essays.
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Chia seeds absorb liquid and create a gel-like consistency when soaked.
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More consistency next season and beyond will add more certainty to reaching his star potential.
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The deciding factor often comes down to durability and resilience, both of which are built through physical capacity.
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Investment in clean energy has the potential to support domestic industry, reduce exposure to external shocks and strengthen the political durability of climate policy.
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Caretakers manage breeding programs to preserve their distinctive traits, including their long horns and rich brown coloring, a shade associated with royalty, maturity and stability.
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Patients deserve stability and predictability and the chance to focus on our health — not on financial games played by insurers.
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The project had received a continuance from an initial public hearing April 20, at which City Council member Natalie Jangula and others raised concerns about a lack of open space.
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The trial began in March, and has been punctuated by long continuances.
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Generally, Nothing manages to balance Android's best parts with its need for aesthetic uniformity.
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The visual uniformity of men’s suits is especially notable when compared with the history of women’s dress over the same time period.
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“Permanence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/permanence. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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