as in continuity
lasting or constant existence
Returning home between his travels gave him a sense of stability and permanence. All of the inks were tested for permanence on various surfaces.
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Recent Examples of permanence
And at the same time, there is something both internally broken about it and now something that’s breaking externally because [of the state of] the world and the permanence of everything has been called into question.
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Antonia Blyth, Deadline, 10 Apr. 2025
Moreover, this must be done reliably and repeatedly over any timescale or length-scale of interest, and with the requisite foundational principles, e.g. gravity, object permanence, thermodynamics or physical and chemical laws, correctly encapsulated.
—Jason D. Greenblatt, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Apr. 2025
But the axis framing overstates the depth and permanence of their alignment.
—Christopher S. Chivvis, Foreign Affairs, 18 Mar. 2025
Its unique permanence is fascinating.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 13 Apr. 2025
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Antonia Blyth, Deadline, 10 Apr. 2025
Moreover, this must be done reliably and repeatedly over any timescale or length-scale of interest, and with the requisite foundational principles, e.g. gravity, object permanence, thermodynamics or physical and chemical laws, correctly encapsulated.
—Jason D. Greenblatt, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Apr. 2025
But the axis framing overstates the depth and permanence of their alignment.
—Christopher S. Chivvis, Foreign Affairs, 18 Mar. 2025
Its unique permanence is fascinating.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 13 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for permanence
Recent Examples of Synonyms for permanence
Noun
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That new 420-square-foot studio apartment space — now the casita — was created with continuity in mind on paint choices, roof slope and historically accurate siding.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
18 Apr. 2025
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Such individuals likely experience the benefits of community involvement — such as emotional backing, cultural continuity and guidance.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The continuation of the fusion of fashion and sports is breeding ground for ESSX who has often found itself amongst the players who are at the forefront of the high fashion conversation, specifically within the athletic space.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
24 Apr. 2025
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As the Catholic Church prepares for a future without him, discussions about his successor and the continuation of his mission of peace and social justice are expected to dominate conversations within both religious and political circles.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Harvard must immediately reform its student discipline policies and procedures so as to swiftly and transparently enforce its existing disciplinary policies with consistency and impartiality, and without double standards based on identity or ideology.—
Kayla Jimenez,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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Not just in flavor, but also in consistency and color.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
21 Apr. 2025
Noun
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By insisting that the next chairman single-mindedly focus on macroeconomic stability and keep a healthy distance from politics, Trump could help put the Fed on a better path.—
The Editors,
National Review,
22 Apr. 2025
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These types of horrific events by terrorists are why those of us who work for peace and stability in the world continue our mission.—
Danielle Wallace,
FOXNews.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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Comans again grew agitated when Van Der Hout asked for continuance a second time and claimed lawyers representing DHS had not provided evidence to back up the allegations against his client.—
Armando Garcia,
ABC News,
8 Apr. 2025
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Following the San Diego Planning Commission’s approval in December, the project had been scheduled to be heard by city council last month but President Joe LaCava called for the continuance to allow for a more thoughtful and complete evaluation.—
Karen Billing,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Mar. 2025
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Establishing this uniformity opens a world of possibilities, including: • Benchmarking performance: Compare individual business locations or regions to identify high performers and areas needing improvement.—
David Earl,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Brightness uniformity is claimed to be 95%, and laser speckles are reduced by up to 97%.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
7 Apr. 2025
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“Permanence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/permanence. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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