permanently
adverb
per·ma·nent·ly
ˈpər-mə-nənt-lē 
ˈpərm-nənt-
: in a permanent manner : in a way that continues without changing or ending : in a way that is not brief or temporary
The restaurant closed permanently in May.
an area where the ground is permanently frozen
Artificial intelligence has permanently changed our understanding of the mind and has proved itself in hundreds of unsung applications.—
Steven Pinker
Steven PinkerExamples of permanently in a Sentence
planned to stay there permanently
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Michele Melnick, Coral Springs A failure to communicate Florida driving tests should be in English only, especially for people who live here permanently, not temporarily.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 7 Feb. 2026
While it was made in the ‘90s, the collection (which showed slip dresses, shirts with undulating ruffles, and jacquard silk jackets constructed to look permanently burst-open) was inspired by the romance between Napoleon Bonaparte and his wife Josephine.
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 6 Feb. 2026
There’s hope this problem will be permanently fixed, with Sullivan and Hafley determined to augment the trenches and build a tough, physical team.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 6 Feb. 2026
Dodger Stadium is one of those homes, and those who permanently live there need to do their best to provide comfort and safety for those who don’t.
—Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2026
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Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 7 Feb. 2026
While it was made in the ‘90s, the collection (which showed slip dresses, shirts with undulating ruffles, and jacquard silk jackets constructed to look permanently burst-open) was inspired by the romance between Napoleon Bonaparte and his wife Josephine.
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 6 Feb. 2026
There’s hope this problem will be permanently fixed, with Sullivan and Hafley determined to augment the trenches and build a tough, physical team.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 6 Feb. 2026
Dodger Stadium is one of those homes, and those who permanently live there need to do their best to provide comfort and safety for those who don’t.
—Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2026
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“Permanently.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/permanently. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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