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
From plaster finishes to beadboard, even wallcoverings, each approach has its own personality and level of permanence.
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Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 28 Sep. 2025
In a world of constant change, digital-native companies often prioritize speed over permanence.
—Vincentas Grinius, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Apple's next product event is happening on September 9, and while the company hasn't technically dropped any hints about what's coming, anyone with a working memory and a sense of object permanence can tell you that an Apple event in the month of September means next-generation iPhones.
—Andrew Cunningham, ArsTechnica, 5 Sep. 2025
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.
—Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 27 Aug. 2025
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Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 28 Sep. 2025
In a world of constant change, digital-native companies often prioritize speed over permanence.
—Vincentas Grinius, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Apple's next product event is happening on September 9, and while the company hasn't technically dropped any hints about what's coming, anyone with a working memory and a sense of object permanence can tell you that an Apple event in the month of September means next-generation iPhones.
—Andrew Cunningham, ArsTechnica, 5 Sep. 2025
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.
—Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 27 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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Spurgeon has logged 933 games for the Wild, been a model of consistency (416 points, most by a defenseman) and is now the captain.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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The approach was overseen by Pedro de Diego, one of Spain’s leading prosthetic makeup artists, who designed each effect individually during the screenwriting phase to ensure consistency and cinematic impact.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
6 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The trim is made from 100% genuine leather for extra durability and a high-end look.—
Christopher Murray
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FOXNews.com,
7 Oct. 2025
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By sourcing native materials and investing in extended research and development cycles, Edition emphasizes durability and cultural depth in equal measure.—
Footwear News,
Footwear News,
7 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Look no further than fuel costs over the last month to demonstrate the stability in the market.—
washinton examiner staff,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Oct. 2025
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For a company that has prided itself on organizational stability throughout Cook’s tenure, the simultaneous departure of multiple senior executives marks a significant shift.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
7 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
Noun
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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 8 Oct. 2025.
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