permanence

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Recent Examples of permanence These criteria would help ensure human permanence and sustainability by driving economic growth through private-sector investment. Clive Neal, The Conversation, 14 July 2026 To solve this, Akbasaran developed a strategic framework that separates the rigor a test needs from the permanence of the final decision — two questions that product teams often conflate. Ascend Agency, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2026 Tax legislation stalls The executive order followed several weeks of activity in which LeVota threw support behind a legislative ordinance that would have given his tax policies more permanence ahead of his exit. Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 6 July 2026 On the heels of Seattle’s success, MLS built out its footprint and its infrastructure, creating a permanence that never before existed for soccer in America. Paul Tenorio, New York Times, 5 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for permanence
Recent Examples of Synonyms for permanence
Noun
  • Despite undeniable talent, Reyna has lacked continuity and a consistent role.
    Clemente Lisi, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Meyer takes pains to recover the German continuities in Arendt’s life.
    David Denby, New Yorker, 10 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • The mechanics of that phase, lockups, secondary markets, continuation funds, and the pressure venture firms are under to finally return capital to their own investors, are becoming just as important to understand as the IPOs themselves.
    Steven Dudash, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
  • The Cubs begin a six-game trip to Kansas City and Washington, which will be a test ride for the new starters and the continuation of Counsell’s seasonlong challenge of piecing together the pitching puzzle.
    Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Roki Sasaki has turned in three strong starts to kick off the second half but needs to establish better consistency down the stretch.
    Katie Woo, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026
  • As those behaviors spread across generations, measuring bedtime consistency, sleep need and recovery could become as common as counting daily steps.
    Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Just don’t use this method on fiberglass tubs to preserve the material’s appearance and durability.
    Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 8 Aug. 2026
  • It’s also made with durability in mind thanks to the 100% cotton fabric and pine hardwood foundation, frills and all.
    Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 6 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Ask the practical question, choose the affordable step, and let stability feel supportive.
    Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Turkey describes the pact as an important step toward regional stability.
    ABC News, ABC News, 8 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • His hearing, during which he was served a life sentence, occurred this month after the defense requested multiple continuances.
    Eleanor Jacobs, PEOPLE, 15 July 2026
  • Commissioners who voted against the continuance were John Dillon, Daniel Moriarty, Gregg West and Brian Murphy.
    Jordan Smith, IndyStar, 15 July 2026
Noun
  • Patchworked textile blocks create an almost one-of-one look, a far cry from the uniformity of big-box stores and large swaths of single fabrics.
    Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Early on, Daunt flagged that Barnes & Noble—like Waterstones before it—suffered from uniformity that bored customers.
    Phil Wahba, Fortune, 3 Aug. 2026

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“Permanence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/permanence. Accessed 11 Aug. 2026.

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