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
Tuberville's bill would have helped set a stricter precedent and codify Trump's order with more permanence.
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Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 7 Mar. 2025
While these two exhibits may feel distinct, for Suh, all of his work interrogates the boundaries between personal and public space, and the conditions that force transience or enable permanence.
—Megan Williams, CNN Money, 1 May 2025
And now, thanks to this contract, Evans can look to build some more permanence in Montreal.
—Arpon Basu, The Athletic, 6 Mar. 2025
Now figurative sculpture reflects profound anxieties over permanence.
—Zoë Lescaze, New York Times, 21 Feb. 2025
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Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 7 Mar. 2025
While these two exhibits may feel distinct, for Suh, all of his work interrogates the boundaries between personal and public space, and the conditions that force transience or enable permanence.
—Megan Williams, CNN Money, 1 May 2025
And now, thanks to this contract, Evans can look to build some more permanence in Montreal.
—Arpon Basu, The Athletic, 6 Mar. 2025
Now figurative sculpture reflects profound anxieties over permanence.
—Zoë Lescaze, New York Times, 21 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for permanence
Noun
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Krypto endured through the Bronze Age, too, until DC's decades of continuity got too twisted and the publisher wiped the slate clean with the event comic storyline Crisis on Infinite Earths in the mid-'80s.—
James Grebey,
Time,
10 July 2025
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With clarity, with care, and with continuity in mind.—
Francois Botha,
Forbes.com,
6 July 2025
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In addition to the continuation of the grocery tax, Aurora is also proposing doubling its hotel occupancy tax rate of 3%.—
R. Christian Smith,
Chicago Tribune,
14 July 2025
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Made of paper and plastic, the work is a continuation of Diana’s use of the piñata artistic technique and continues her commentary on women’s labor.—
Michael James Rocha,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 July 2025
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As many fans celebrated Amaya for her consistency, confidence, and authenticity throughout the season, others argued Bryan — who joined the villa during Casa Amor — didn’t contribute equally to the relationship.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
14 July 2025
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Explain The 'Why' Behind AI To Build Long-Term Trust In the age of AI and misinformation, trust is built on three pillars: transparency, consistency and humanity.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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The government has met all revenue targets and is set to announce a strong sovereign rating from Standard & Poor’s, further cementing its economic stability.—
Panorama Media Ltd,
Miami Herald,
14 July 2025
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These trends don’t necessarily signal a full downturn, but the Bank of England warns that the UK jobs market is starting to cool, and stability is beginning to feel fragile across several sectors.—
Andrew Fennell,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Worthy's lawyers had made a motion for a continuance that Judge Ryan Larson of the 395th District Court granted.—
Claire Osborn,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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The postponement comes after McIntire’s attorneys filed a motion for continuance on June 27, asking the court for more time to complete discovery and prepare.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
2 July 2025
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To fully capitalize on a unique digital identity, brands must ensure uniformity across digital touchpoints, creating a streamlined and recognizable experience for their audience.—
Akram Atallah,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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What looks like diversity to you might look like uniformity to me.—
Jesse Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 June 2025
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“Permanence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/permanence. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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