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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That small moment proves disproportionately instructive to the film’s prevailing ethos, which is most interested in bodies as vehicles for tracing the friction between fluidity and permanence.
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David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 18 May 2026
But flexibility is not the same as permanence.
—Robert Rapier, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
According to the report, the trend is less about nostalgia for nostalgia's sake and more about choosing materials, finishes, and projects that bring a sense of permanence.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 11 May 2026
In a world more chaotic than ever, their permanence feels like a delightful moment of peace.
—Jenny B. Fine, Footwear News, 8 May 2026
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David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 18 May 2026
But flexibility is not the same as permanence.
—Robert Rapier, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
According to the report, the trend is less about nostalgia for nostalgia's sake and more about choosing materials, finishes, and projects that bring a sense of permanence.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 11 May 2026
In a world more chaotic than ever, their permanence feels like a delightful moment of peace.
—Jenny B. Fine, Footwear News, 8 May 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 20 May. 2026.
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