PERMANENCES Synonyms: 53 Similar and Opposite Words

permanence

noun

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. —

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

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Noun

And there is a strong sense of legacy and continuity at Yollocalli; many of the artists involved with the program are alumni.

— Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 19 Apr. 2026
Through regular readiness drills, business continuity planning, and cross-department collaboration, employees are trained to respond effectively to many types of natural disasters.

— Cox Communications, Oc Register, 17 Apr. 2026