permanence
noun
per·ma·nence
ˈpər-mə-nən(t)s 
ˈpərm-nən(t)s
: the quality or state of being permanent : durability
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The look adds gravitas to the room and a sense of permanence.
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30 June 2026
The kind that turns novelty into permanence.
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25 June 2026
The miracle of film is its permanence.
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Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
16 June 2026
The permanence of the situation remains to be seen.
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Idaho Statesman,
16 June 2026
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R. Daniel Foster,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
The kind that turns novelty into permanence.
—
Datwon Thomas,
VIBE.com,
25 June 2026
The miracle of film is its permanence.
—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
16 June 2026
The permanence of the situation remains to be seen.
—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
16 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for permanence
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“Permanence.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/permanence. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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