as in eternal
lasting forever
a temporary compromise has been accepted until a more permanent solution can be agreed upon
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Recent Examples of permanent
Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 26 Jan. 2026
For ink and permanent marker stains, blot with a solvent like rubbing alcohol or acetone first.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 26 Jan. 2026
Michelle Santiago Cortés, refinery29.com, 26 June 2021
There is always a temptation to make the temporary permanent, which is why the peace government must prioritize elections.
—Ashraf Ghani, Foreign Affairs, 4 May 2021
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Adjective
After nearly a year and a half without a permanent leader as pro-Palestinian protests and extraordinary federal scrutiny rocked its campus, Columbia University on Sunday tapped Jennifer Mnookin, the chancellor of the University of Wisconsin-Madison, as its next president.
—Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 26 Jan. 2026
For ink and permanent marker stains, blot with a solvent like rubbing alcohol or acetone first.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 26 Jan. 2026
Noun
If hotness is an effort to make the ephemeral permanent, then illness is a constant reminder of how nothing is forever.
—Michelle Santiago Cortés, refinery29.com, 26 June 2021
There is always a temptation to make the temporary permanent, which is why the peace government must prioritize elections.
—Ashraf Ghani, Foreign Affairs, 4 May 2021
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for permanent
Adjective
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This exciting new corner of Rome supports an emerging understanding of the eternal city, revealing that its growth was dependent on its suburbs and altering our comprehension of how Rome functioned and thrived.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Jan. 2026
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The solution to eternal brat-itude, in the eyes of the suits, is to bring in the hottest It director of the moment to capture it all on film.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
24 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Nancy Wheeler didn't miss a single perm appointment.—
Meg Walters,
InStyle,
9 Jan. 2026
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Wigs, extensions, perm, or none of the above, the demand for answers surrounding A’zion’s hair reflects the rising trend of transparency in celebrity beauty.—
Grace McCarty,
Glamour,
5 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Humans have long dreamed of constructing beloveds—if only to imagine them as immortal and thus impossible to lose.—
Faith Hill,
The Atlantic,
17 Jan. 2026
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Pattinson got his big break by landing one of the leading roles in the Twilight saga as Edward, a sparkly and immortal vampire.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The conk, the afro… and the jheri curl.—
Sonari Glinton,
NPR,
7 Jan. 2026
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On the way to the conk pad, Mike runs over the f–ing show!—
Jim Ryan,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
Adjective
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Neon-green digital readouts, dripping blood, three-ring binders full of technical instructions, and endless close-ups of the navigation system ground the movie in tactile realism but rarely ignite imagination.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
29 Jan. 2026
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Pepsi has for decades taken pokes at rival Coke in an endless array of commercials, but this time, the youth-skewing cola company really means business.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
29 Jan. 2026
Noun
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This helps frame the face and adds some edge to a typically classic and simple haircut.—
Krista Carter,
InStyle,
27 Jan. 2026
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That gives him enough time to get at least a couple of haircuts.—
Kory Grow,
Rolling Stone,
23 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Its members follow a path of no return, living underground lives built on bank robberies, attacks, friendship, family, and love — all under the perpetual threat of prison or death.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
26 Jan. 2026
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Whether shepherding hundreds of bills, overseeing months of public hearings, arranging research or preserving records, Keane has been the one constant in a process in perpetual flux.—
Keith M. Phaneuf,
Hartford Courant,
26 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Tanner, of course, needs to catch his breath and change his hairstyle.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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Much like director Emerald Fennell’s adaptation of the classic novel, Robbie’s hairstyle mixes period nostalgia with a modern edge.—
Grace McCarty,
Glamour,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Permanent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/permanent. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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