as in forever
for all time
planned to stay there permanently
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Recent Examples of permanently
Ikram, now 26, survived the attack but was blinded in her right eye and permanently disfigured.
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Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 10 Feb. 2026
After a short hospital stay, Guillen recovered physically, but the remaining emotional and financial strains have forced Blue Oak RV Park — and likely its adjoining restaurant — to close permanently.
—Gretchen Butwid, Austin American Statesman, 10 Feb. 2026
Like many trophy-minded buyers who are not in the timber business, Malone has consistently prioritized preservation, placing large swaths under conservation easements that permanently restrict development.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 10 Feb. 2026
The company now has about 80 staff permanently based in the city, with hundreds more passing through each year for meetings.
—Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 10 Feb. 2026
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Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 10 Feb. 2026
After a short hospital stay, Guillen recovered physically, but the remaining emotional and financial strains have forced Blue Oak RV Park — and likely its adjoining restaurant — to close permanently.
—Gretchen Butwid, Austin American Statesman, 10 Feb. 2026
Like many trophy-minded buyers who are not in the timber business, Malone has consistently prioritized preservation, placing large swaths under conservation easements that permanently restrict development.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 10 Feb. 2026
The company now has about 80 staff permanently based in the city, with hundreds more passing through each year for meetings.
—Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 10 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for permanently
Adverb
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Rising from fugitive to fearless warrior, Hind unites warring tribes for a final stand—the Battle of Ze Qar, a clash that will change history forever.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
11 Feb. 2026
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People have been picking out all their favorite bits of a story and then making spicier versions forever and ever!—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
11 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Edwards said decisions involving a ransom are always up to the family and that the FBI can help provide consultation.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
6 Feb. 2026
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But being the first to break through the status quo hasn’t always sat comfortably with Edwards, who is keen to be credited not only for the color of her skin but also for her athletic ability.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Effortless and eternally chic, the French bob is defined by its softly undone finish and chin-grazing length.—
Jennifer Hussein,
InStyle,
29 Jan. 2026
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Sheer deliciousness is eternally relevant.—
Bill Addison,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Permanently.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/permanently. Accessed 13 Feb. 2026.
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