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
But the results are dramatic, designer-looking, and sophisticated—all for a lot less money and permanence than wallpaper or tile or some other designer-finish.
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Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 28 Jan. 2026
Behind each commission there is usually a political context, a personal motif—an anniversary, a wedding, a birth—and often a very clear desire for permanence.
—Marta Martínez Tato, Vanity Fair, 25 Jan. 2026
Guidelines show the agency considers how much time a person spends outside California, where their family and primary home are located, the location of bank accounts and doctors, permanence of work in the state and even affiliations with churches and country clubs.
—Ethan Baron, Mercury News, 22 Jan. 2026
Along the way, the practical trio try to go a different route, diverting everyone’s attention to the endangered species of the region, like Wilson’s phalarope whose survival depends on the Great Salt Lake’s permanence.
—Tomris Laffly, Variety, 22 Jan. 2026
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Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 28 Jan. 2026
Behind each commission there is usually a political context, a personal motif—an anniversary, a wedding, a birth—and often a very clear desire for permanence.
—Marta Martínez Tato, Vanity Fair, 25 Jan. 2026
Guidelines show the agency considers how much time a person spends outside California, where their family and primary home are located, the location of bank accounts and doctors, permanence of work in the state and even affiliations with churches and country clubs.
—Ethan Baron, Mercury News, 22 Jan. 2026
Along the way, the practical trio try to go a different route, diverting everyone’s attention to the endangered species of the region, like Wilson’s phalarope whose survival depends on the Great Salt Lake’s permanence.
—Tomris Laffly, Variety, 22 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for permanence
Noun
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Clients can experience continuity and personal attention, with guidance coordinated across multiple areas of planning.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
8 Feb. 2026
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That continuity spans administrations, parties, and eras of war and peace, yet most Americans have never heard this history.—
Carol L. Harris,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 Feb. 2026
Noun
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It’s been in the works for years, and Qadhi said the project is a continuation of the community service that volunteers at EPIC have been doing already.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
5 Feb. 2026
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Wilson is again associated with this year’s rollout, though the company framed the day primarily as a continuation of the previous giveaway rather than a one-time promotion.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
4 Feb. 2026
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Emma Stone maintained consistency in her footwear while attending the 98th Oscars Nominees Luncheon at The Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles on Tuesday.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
10 Feb. 2026
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Davis Martin returns while Sean Burke and Jonathan Cannon look to build consistency after some ups and downs in 2025.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Feb. 2026
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This test provided vital data on hardware durability and noise interference.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Feb. 2026
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In that role, relevance is not measured by immediacy, but by the durability of public trust across generations.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
10 Feb. 2026
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Stakes are high for the landmark meeting, which could cement the relative stability between the world’s two biggest economies that emerged after a Xi-Trump meeting in South Korea last fall.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
15 Feb. 2026
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Calls and texts related to housing stability are up more than 103% and rental assistance inquiries increased 235%.—
Caroline Cummings,
CBS News,
14 Feb. 2026
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At a Friday court hearing for the family’s asylum case, a judge granted a continuance, which postpones the case to a later date, family attorney Danielle Molliver told CNN.—
Alisha Ebrahimji,
CNN Money,
7 Feb. 2026
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Their immediate need is the continuance of church service on Sundays.—
Marvin Hurst,
CBS News,
29 Jan. 2026
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Local governments levy taxes, assessors value property, multiple appeals bodies issue rulings, clerks calculate rates, treasurers prepare bills and the Illinois Department of Revenue oversees uniformity.—
Joe Ferguson,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
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And while the broader new-vehicle market drifts toward uniformity, this field of contenders distinguished itself with varying degrees of design and innovation.—
Viju Mathew,
Robb Report,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Permanence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/permanence. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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