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
There’s no such thing as permanence in the sky.
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Zach Wichter, USA Today, 4 Mar. 2026
The color palette drew from natural landscapes — sand, stone, and earthy tones — offering a sense of calm and permanence.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 2 Mar. 2026
But reform must always preserve independence, aggregation, permanence and clarity.
—Tim Regan-Porter, Denver Post, 2 Mar. 2026
In Davis’s work, runny paint has a way of acquitting objects of their permanence.
—Zachary Fine, New Yorker, 23 Feb. 2026
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Zach Wichter, USA Today, 4 Mar. 2026
The color palette drew from natural landscapes — sand, stone, and earthy tones — offering a sense of calm and permanence.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 2 Mar. 2026
But reform must always preserve independence, aggregation, permanence and clarity.
—Tim Regan-Porter, Denver Post, 2 Mar. 2026
In Davis’s work, runny paint has a way of acquitting objects of their permanence.
—Zachary Fine, New Yorker, 23 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for permanence
Noun
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Compiling footage from as many as 30 cameras shooting a single racing sequence, and using maps as a guide, Mirrione would review the footage for specific angles, to see if the storyboards worked or not, and to maintain continuity.—
David Morgan,
CBS News,
15 Mar. 2026
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Having a team that boasts continuity, coaching, and some togetherness can be a powerful thing in this tournament.—
Maria Torres,
New York Times,
14 Mar. 2026
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Khamenei’s first statement signaled a continuation of his late father’s strategy in confronting the United States and Israel.—
Jon Gambrell,
Fortune,
12 Mar. 2026
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The 2026 championship is more of an affirmation, a continuation of what the Bruins have done all season en route to an undefeated Big Ten regular season and a school-record 25-game winning streak.—
Grace Raynor,
New York Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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Stephanie Poon, Twin Dragon’s director of marketing and merchandising, agreed, describing how early generations of hemp fabrics often had limitations in softness and consistency.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
17 Mar. 2026
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The staff was supportive, guiding us with clarity, calmness, and consistency.—
Samantha Leal,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Mar. 2026
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After jumping more than 800% from the end of 2022 through 2024 amid soaring sales of its AI accelerator chips, Nvidia’s rally has slowed dramatically as investors question the durability of the hundreds of billions of dollars being spent on data center equipment.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
16 Mar. 2026
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This structure provides durability while maintaining flexibility and shock absorption, helping the vehicle maintain traction and travel long distances smoothly across the rugged lunar surface even in extreme cold.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Mar. 2026
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Knowing this value helps scientists predict chemical stability and reaction pathways.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Mar. 2026
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China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Friday urged for a peaceful resolution of the Afghanistan-Pakistan dispute, warning the use of force worsens tensions and threatens regional stability.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Mar. 2026
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As the clock ticks toward the start of the 2026 regular season, Bubic needed only a few minutes to remind everyone that his 2025 All-Star campaign wasn’t a fluke … but the continuance of his march to stardom.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
15 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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In 2017, Caltrans announced plans to retire the Botts Dots, citing the advent of other options for lane markers and the need for uniformity for driverless vehicles, The Sacramento Bee reported.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
11 Mar. 2026
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This not only keeps the bedding fresh but also helps maintain color uniformity between matching pieces, which can fade unevenly if washed separately.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Permanence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/permanence. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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