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 Jackson asked whether Congress could alter that definition, which could defeat the permanence of birthright citizenship that the authors of the 14th Amendment sought.
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Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
This participatory element extends the exhibition beyond visual engagement, emphasizing process over permanence.
—Olga Garcia-Mayoral, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2026
The Overland Telegraph line, spanning the continent from north to south in the early 1870s, joined Adelaide to the world and ensured the permanence of Palmerston.
—Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 19 Mar. 2026
Material experimentation plays a significant role in Radić’s work; often locally sourced and in conversation with the surrounding landscape, the materials defy expectations of hierarchy and permanence.
—Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 13 Mar. 2026
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Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
This participatory element extends the exhibition beyond visual engagement, emphasizing process over permanence.
—Olga Garcia-Mayoral, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2026
The Overland Telegraph line, spanning the continent from north to south in the early 1870s, joined Adelaide to the world and ensured the permanence of Palmerston.
—Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 19 Mar. 2026
Material experimentation plays a significant role in Radić’s work; often locally sourced and in conversation with the surrounding landscape, the materials defy expectations of hierarchy and permanence.
—Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 13 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for permanence
Recent Examples of Synonyms for permanence
Noun
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Quality also depends on continuity.—
Jake Krilovich,
Boston Herald,
12 Apr. 2026
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The restricted perspective allows the team behind the camera to shoot in continuity, starting with page one of the first episode and going more or less in order.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
9 Apr. 2026
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Jahangir abandoned writing in the 17th regnal year as his health declined, entrusting continuation to his court historian Muʿtamad Khan, who extended the narrative to Jahangir’s 19th regnal year.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
9 Apr. 2026
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Fuller has closely aligned himself with the MAGA movement, and has supported the attacks in Iran and the continuation of military action there.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
8 Apr. 2026
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Our playing style offensively has changed a little, but in general from last year the availability of more of our players, the consistency of lineups.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Apr. 2026
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The companies said in a statement that the system functions by performing automatic pre-departure checks to verify document consistency before filing, utilizing TradeSun’s AI agents to analyze data patterns and ensure absolute compliance.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
7 Apr. 2026
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This concept from Willow Gates Landscaping is genius by creating a separate tier off pavers with natural stone that increases texture and durability before building in wooden seating around a stone fire pit.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
7 Apr. 2026
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The chair is designed for durability, not sleep.—
Liz Koch,
STAT,
6 Apr. 2026
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Capricorn December 22 – January 19 Practical fixes create shared stability.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
12 Apr. 2026
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December 22 – January 19 Practical fixes create shared stability.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
12 Apr. 2026
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Because the case will be decided by Cook County Judge Carl Boyd instead of a jury, the trial is not subject to the same time pressures and may have long continuances.—
Evy Lewis,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
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His next court appearance is set for April 2, where he is expected to be arraigned, after his attorney asked for a continuance in court Wednesday, Asregadoo said.—
Aldo Toledo,
San Francisco Chronicle,
26 Mar. 2026
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This technique enables precise control over the coating thickness and uniformity, potentially improving performance while reducing material usage and production costs.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Apr. 2026
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That perspective is carrying into their residential projects, where the brief is often less about uniformity and more about personality.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Permanence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/permanence. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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