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
That’s where the permanence code comes in.
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David Fear, Rolling Stone, 7 Oct. 2025
Why Transplanted Hair Lasts Beyond the first month, permanence matters.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
Many 6-month-olds are, and by a year, almost all children have an intuitive notion of an object’s permanence, learned through observation.
—Quanta Magazine, 3 Oct. 2025
Of course, each of these carries different levels of risk and permanence.
—Miriam Kirmayer, SELF, 1 Oct. 2025
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David Fear, Rolling Stone, 7 Oct. 2025
Why Transplanted Hair Lasts Beyond the first month, permanence matters.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
Many 6-month-olds are, and by a year, almost all children have an intuitive notion of an object’s permanence, learned through observation.
—Quanta Magazine, 3 Oct. 2025
Of course, each of these carries different levels of risk and permanence.
—Miriam Kirmayer, SELF, 1 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for permanence
Recent Examples of Synonyms for permanence
Noun
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Under Putin, however, loyalty and continuity are still prized.—
Nathan Hodge,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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The County of San Diego has selected Olivewood Gardens and Learning Center as the new operator of the Tijuana River Valley Community Garden, ensuring continuity for hundreds of plot owners at the region’s largest community garden.—
Walker Armstrong,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The recent price action marks a continuation of bitcoin’s downward trend over the past few weeks.—
Liz Napolitano,
CNBC,
5 Nov. 2025
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Stewart’s continuation beyond his current one-year contract was not always a definite considering what went down months ago with his buddy, former correspondent and later late-night lead-out Stephen Colbert.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The ultra-creamy consistency comes from our homemade sauce.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
3 Nov. 2025
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The fastest way to do it is by providing quality defense, and that’s one area Ware has yet to find consistency in.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
3 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The device also stands out for its durability.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Nov. 2025
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Employee feedback was a key part of the design process, influencing details like pockets and durability.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
4 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Ahuja noted that institutional infrastructure for bitcoin—custodians, liquidity providers, and banks—has matured significantly over the past several years, creating greater stability.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
4 Nov. 2025
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Deterring a conflict with China is the safest, cheapest, and most sustainable way to ensure security and stability in the Western Hemisphere.—
Eyck Freymann,
Time,
4 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Around this time last year, the 24-time Emmy-winning multi-hyphenate announced his continuance on the show, extending his deal through the end of 2025.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
26 Oct. 2025
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The commission declined to grant a continuance.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The idea of Anniversary is to see this family slowly torn apart by political upheaval, a call to uniformity.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
29 Oct. 2025
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Know that there’s little uniformity in how much you’re paid, so be sure to inquire in advance.—
Kathy Kristof,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Oct. 2025
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“Permanence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/permanence. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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