permanence

noun

Definition of permanencenext
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 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 But is there a place for permanence with the heart entrance, if not on the Liberty Memorial grounds than someplace else in the area? — Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 13 June 2026 Approaches that are designed for iteration instead of permanence. — Duane Tursi, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for permanence
Recent Examples of Synonyms for permanence
  1. continuity
  2. continuation
  3. consistency
  4. durability
  5. stability
  6. continuance
  7. uniformity
Noun
  • The elaborate funeral of his predecessor, Ruhollah Khomeini, was also orchestrated to demonstrate leadership continuity in 1989.
    — Rebecca Schneid, Time, 5 July 2026
  • Just thinking of what his subjects, used to the continuity of antiquity, might have made of this makes the heart flutter.
    — Chandrahas Choudhury, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 July 2026
Definition of continuity
Noun
  • An interesting and alternate continuation of the story, but no one really watched the show, resulting in a quick pull of the plug after two seasons.
    — Sergio Pereira, Space.com, 3 July 2026
  • The Senate and House finally passed the budget just in time for the October deadline, but not before invoking a continuation budget to temporarily keep the government operating during the voting process.
    — Elle Meyers, CBS News, 1 July 2026
Definition of continuation
Noun
  • There was nothing really else at stake other than consistency and pride.
    — Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 1 July 2026
  • None of it requires much beyond consistency, and the payoff extends well past better hearing in a noisy room.
    — Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 July 2026
Definition of consistency
Noun
  • Then, Djokovic had the skills to blow his opponents away, but could also grind them down if needed, knowing that his superior fitness and durability would more than likely win out.
    — Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 5 July 2026
  • Quality clothing comes down to a combination of durability and longevity — with a dash of style thrown in to keep every outfit looking fresh all season.
    — Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 5 July 2026
Definition of durability
Noun
  • Beta 1 landed May 13, Beta 2 on May 26, and Beta 3 on June 16, with each one focused more on stability than new features.
    — Janhoi McGregor, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
  • The funeral comes as Iran seeks to project stability after months of war that decimated much of its senior political and military leadership.
    — Rena Rowe, The Washington Examiner, 4 July 2026
Definition of stability
Noun
  • Ergo, provide the necessary support, both financial and vocal, to insure the continuance of local, regional, state, and national news platforms.
    — Letters to the Editor, Hartford Courant, 27 June 2026
  • Ines Soto, Elizabeth Soto’s husband, was granted a continuance and will be sentenced on July 1st, according to the Department of Justice.
    — Gaby Del Valle, The Verge, 24 June 2026
Definition of continuance
Noun
  • This unexpected uniformity, appearing in nearly 90% of 20,000 stories from four distinct AIs, defies assumptions of random composition or independent operation.
    — Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
  • The glossy uniformity of the images also serves a political purpose, Anishanslin said.
    — Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 3 July 2026
Definition of uniformity

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“Permanence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/permanence. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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