permanency

Definition of permanencynext

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Recent Examples of permanency Investigators said Neves Valente obtained lawful permanency in April 2017 and was issued a green card. Luke Barr, ABC News, 19 Dec. 2025 Jarvis's permanency, years in the making, is Raise the Future's goal for all 4,351 Colorado youth living in foster care in our state right now. Mekialaya White, CBS News, 3 Dec. 2025 There wasn’t a feeling of permanency. Alexis Kayser, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Nov. 2025 There is a sense that Los Angeles is something of a trial run for cricket’s bid for Olympic permanency, but - with less than three years until the 2028 Games begins - it’s been a rocky ride so far. Tristan Lavalette, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for permanency
Recent Examples of Synonyms for permanency
Noun
  • The home’s slate roof, copper gutters and rock-solid foundation signal a different kind of luxury — one rooted less in square footage and more in construction, craftsmanship and permanence.
    David Caraccio April 4, Sacbee.com, 4 Apr. 2026
  • The temporary and discursive structure allowed global visibility without institutional permanence.
    Daniel Birnbaum, Artforum, 2 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • There’s no greater sign of a group’s timelessness than much younger listeners locking in with the songs and making the effort to see a live performance.
    Matthew W. Smith, AJC.com, 24 Mar. 2026
  • The Daodejing may be an ancient text, but part of its enduring appeal is its timelessness.
    Stephen Chen, The Conversation, 18 Mar. 2026

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“Permanency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/permanency. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.

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