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
In addition, uncertainty about the permanence of tariffs or other restrictions on international trade are now widespread and directly affect the oil industry.
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Scott L. Montgomery, The Conversation, 11 Apr. 2025
By capturing and sharing images of themselves, individuals may be attempting to create a sense of permanence in an impermanent world.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
Glatter designated the committee’s permanence in 2024.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 18 May 2025
Their efforts aim to ensure the reserve's permanence, safeguarding it from the whims of future administrations, who could nullify the President’s E.O. with the stroke of a pen.
—Edan Yago, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
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Scott L. Montgomery, The Conversation, 11 Apr. 2025
By capturing and sharing images of themselves, individuals may be attempting to create a sense of permanence in an impermanent world.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
Glatter designated the committee’s permanence in 2024.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 18 May 2025
Their efforts aim to ensure the reserve's permanence, safeguarding it from the whims of future administrations, who could nullify the President’s E.O. with the stroke of a pen.
—Edan Yago, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for permanence
Recent Examples of Synonyms for permanence
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More Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images Keeping Udoka around allows the Rockets to continue growing organically and keeps continuity with the organization.—
Matt Levine,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 June 2025
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By strategically placing these checkpoints at critical stages, organizations can minimize downtime during failures and maintain business continuity, ultimately transforming a traditional disaster recovery approach into a proactive method.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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Now, his triumph signifies a continuation of some red-hot form as tennis transitions from clay to grass.—
Leon Imber,
New York Times,
22 June 2025
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From more superhero shenanigans in Gen V Season 2, to the continuation of epic fantasy action in The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Season 3, these series are all a must-watch.—
Griff Griffin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 June 2025
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Composed of 100% long-staple cotton, Brooklinen’s classic percale duvet set has a cool and breathable consistency that works year-round.—
Jacorey Moon,
Architectural Digest,
21 June 2025
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Add the dill, sour cream and buttermilk as needed to obtain a good consistency (dressing should not be too thick).—
Philip Potempa,
Chicago Tribune,
20 June 2025
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Clean energy advocates responded vociferously that renewables could provide stability as Europe tried to wean itself off of Russian energy.—
Justin Worland,
Time,
21 June 2025
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Globally, heatwaves, droughts, and extreme weather are disrupting supply chains, inflating food prices, and undermining financial stability.—
Felicia Jackson,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
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What resulted was a seven-run inning from the Bluejays on way to the 11-4 win, marking a collapse to threaten the continuance of a season approaching the most wins in program history.—
Maddie Hartley,
Kansas City Star,
31 May 2025
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His team also asked for a continuance, or a postponement, of the domestic violence restraining order hearing that had been scheduled for June 4.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
6 June 2025
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In a market flooded with uniformity, a culture hellbent on sameness, and a luxury space increasingly shaped by dupes, secondhand finds, and super fakes, working with an artist can be a refreshing alternative, making the object feel less like a purchase and more like an heirloom.—
Brett Braley,
Robb Report,
18 June 2025
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Though this deal brings some uniformity to the rules, states still have separate laws regarding how NIL can be doled out, which could lead to legal challenges.—
Eddie Pells,
Baltimore Sun,
7 June 2025
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“Permanence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/permanence. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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