as in eternal
lasting forever
a temporary compromise has been accepted until a more permanent solution can be agreed upon
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Recent Examples of permanent
Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 9 Feb. 2026
The Met offers an impressive number of non-permanent exhibits, which focus on a specific artist, theme, or moment in time.
—Katie James Watkinson, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Feb. 2026
Michelle Santiago Cortés, refinery29.com, 26 June 2021
There is always a temptation to make the temporary permanent, which is why the peace government must prioritize elections.
—Ashraf Ghani, Foreign Affairs, 4 May 2021
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Adjective
According to Malfitano, Teigan was born with Cerebellar hypoplasia, a neurological condition that affects large motor skills, and a twisted spine, causing her head to have a permanent tilt.
—Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 9 Feb. 2026
The Met offers an impressive number of non-permanent exhibits, which focus on a specific artist, theme, or moment in time.
—Katie James Watkinson, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Feb. 2026
Noun
If hotness is an effort to make the ephemeral permanent, then illness is a constant reminder of how nothing is forever.
—Michelle Santiago Cortés, refinery29.com, 26 June 2021
There is always a temptation to make the temporary permanent, which is why the peace government must prioritize elections.
—Ashraf Ghani, Foreign Affairs, 4 May 2021
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for permanent
Adjective
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Just have a good time and do what you’re supposed to do, uniting the world around something that is eternal.—
Ryan Gaydos , Larry Fink,
FOXNews.com,
8 Feb. 2026
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The eternal Margarita, or the hip Negroni, or the trendy Carajillo?—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
7 Feb. 2026
Noun
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A lot has changed since Kevin Keegan — bubble perm, flappy 1970s collar, magic in his feet — was ushered to the side of the pitch to collect his first Ballon d’Or award.—
Daniel Taylor,
New York Times,
30 Jan. 2026
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Nancy Wheeler didn't miss a single perm appointment.—
Meg Walters,
InStyle,
9 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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On the other sideline, the New England Patriots are somehow back here again, trying to rekindle a dynasty that once felt immortal under Tom Brady.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
7 Feb. 2026
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Dunsmore Jazz Room Swinging Motown celebrates Black History Month by performing songs from the immortal Motown Records that highlight the African American experience.—
WCCO Staff,
CBS News,
5 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The conk, the afro… and the jheri curl.—
Sonari Glinton,
NPR,
7 Jan. 2026
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On the way to the conk pad, Mike runs over the f–ing show!—
Jim Ryan,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
Adjective
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The Boone area may be home to three different ski resorts—Appalachian Ski Mountain, Sugar Mountain Resort, and Beech Mountain Resort—but America’s Best Small Mountain Town also has endless appeal for travelers who’d rather not spend all day zooming down the mountain.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Feb. 2026
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The accolades were endless for Miranda in 2025.—
Brendan Connelly,
Boston Herald,
5 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Experts agree that age shouldn’t dictate your haircut.—
Audrey Noble,
InStyle,
10 Feb. 2026
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Other clergy arrange haircuts and grocery deliveries to help meet people’s basic needs.—
Anna Moeslein,
Glamour,
7 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Since Youngblood had told him the cartel had taken out a contract on his family, Perardi had lived in a perpetual state of emergency.—
Matthew Bremner,
Rolling Stone,
11 Feb. 2026
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One pilot added that while refueling issues have occurred before, an official announcement of this scale is extraordinary even for an island accustomed to perpetual crisis.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
10 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Period hairstyles also play a significant role in defining the characters of Elvira and Agnes, aka Cinderella, played by Thea Sofie Loch Naess.—
Simon Thompson,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Feb. 2026
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And again, as with hair shedding, lifestyle changes — such as focusing on scalp hygiene and stress reduction, and skipping tight hairstyles — can make a big difference.—
Rebecca Strong,
USA Today,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Permanent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/permanent. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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