Synonyms of permanently

permanently

adverb

ˈpər-mə-nənt-lē 

as in forever

for all time

planned to stay there permanently

Synonyms & Similar Words

• forever
• always
• eternally
• perpetually
• indelibly
• everlastingly
• ever
• long
• evermore
• for good
• forevermore
• for keeps
• aye
• perennially
• e'er
• enduringly

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• never
• once
• nevermore
• ne'er

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of permanently

Two of the seven founding members of Chicago are deceased, two permanently left the group decades ago and two are still involved but not in a touring capacity. — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 7 Nov. 2026

Despite his criticism of Tehran, Baharoon rejected the idea that Iran should permanently be treated as an enemy. — Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 7 Nov. 2026

Voters passed Proposition 3 to permanently impose California’s temporary income tax rate hikes on high-earning individuals and small businesses. — Susan Shelley, Oc Register, 7 Nov. 2026

Eli Lilly is also studying an oral drug called muvalaplin, and CRISPR gene-editing technology designed to permanently switch off the gene that produces Lp(a) is in early development. — Erika Edwards, NBC news, 7 Nov. 2026