as in forever
for all time
planned to stay there permanently
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Recent Examples of permanently
There has also been debate for years among Texans and state legislators about whether the Lone Star State should adopt daylight saving time permanently.
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Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 14 Jan. 2026
Google now lists the business as permanently closed.
—Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 14 Jan. 2026
Otherwise, Saks may need to close its doors permanently.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 14 Jan. 2026
When thinking of how a job offer to permanently join Bush Hager might come, Jones envisioned something like a small town parade.
—Erin Jensen, USA Today, 14 Jan. 2026
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Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 14 Jan. 2026
Google now lists the business as permanently closed.
—Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 14 Jan. 2026
Otherwise, Saks may need to close its doors permanently.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 14 Jan. 2026
When thinking of how a job offer to permanently join Bush Hager might come, Jones envisioned something like a small town parade.
—Erin Jensen, USA Today, 14 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for permanently
Adverb
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The image of Caleb Williams rolling to his left, leaping from a defender to save the season, is now etched in the hearts of Bears fans everywhere, but it's now forever inked on Ryan O'Keefe.—
Charlie De Mar,
CBS News,
15 Jan. 2026
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With six words, two of which can’t be printed in full, Ben Johnson endeared himself to Bears fans, maybe forever.—
Jon Greenberg,
New York Times,
14 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Her absence forced the defense to step up in order to work around a Maryland offense that was almost always in motion – except for 6-3 guard Yarden Garzon, who stationed herself on the perimeter waiting for a teammate to kick out to her for a shot.—
Haley Sawyer,
Oc Register,
16 Jan. 2026
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The DeamPlush fabric feels incredibly luxurious and resembles a cloud, which is why my daughter always wants to borrow it on chilly school days.—
Sarah Scott,
Parents,
16 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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For that, his teammates — and the Niners’ massive fan base, most of which did not gain entry into The Linc — will remain eternally grateful.—
Michael Silver,
New York Times,
12 Jan. 2026
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The voice of Michael Lebow is a reminder, especially as vascular medicine continues to develop, that any true innovation is not one based eternally on new technology but rather based on a deeper understanding of the human need to relieve pain, move, and have a quality existence.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
23 Dec. 2025
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“Permanently.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/permanently. Accessed 19 Jan. 2026.
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