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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At a time when vinyl has re-emerged as a symbol of permanence, the label is boldly integrating cutting-edge technology with its analog roots.
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Steve Baltin, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
In addition, uncertainty about the permanence of tariffs or other restrictions on international trade are now widespread and directly affect the oil industry.
—Scott L. Montgomery, The Conversation, 11 Apr. 2025
By capturing and sharing images of themselves, individuals may be attempting to create a sense of permanence in an impermanent world.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
Glatter designated the committee’s permanence in 2024.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 18 May 2025
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Steve Baltin, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
In addition, uncertainty about the permanence of tariffs or other restrictions on international trade are now widespread and directly affect the oil industry.
—Scott L. Montgomery, The Conversation, 11 Apr. 2025
By capturing and sharing images of themselves, individuals may be attempting to create a sense of permanence in an impermanent world.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
Glatter designated the committee’s permanence in 2024.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 18 May 2025
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“Permanence.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/permanence. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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