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
Considering most botanists were on the other side of the Atlantic then, permanence and portability were key.
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Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 7 Mar. 2025
And now, thanks to this contract, Evans can look to build some more permanence in Montreal.
—Arpon Basu, The Athletic, 6 Mar. 2025
Over the years, arXiv’s permanence has been threatened by everything from bureaucratic strife to outdated code to even, once, a spy scandal.
—Sheon Han, Wired News, 27 Mar. 2025
But the axis framing overstates the depth and permanence of their alignment.
—Christopher S. Chivvis, Foreign Affairs, 18 Mar. 2025
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Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 7 Mar. 2025
And now, thanks to this contract, Evans can look to build some more permanence in Montreal.
—Arpon Basu, The Athletic, 6 Mar. 2025
Over the years, arXiv’s permanence has been threatened by everything from bureaucratic strife to outdated code to even, once, a spy scandal.
—Sheon Han, Wired News, 27 Mar. 2025
But the axis framing overstates the depth and permanence of their alignment.
—Christopher S. Chivvis, Foreign Affairs, 18 Mar. 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
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Rotational aircraft are a normal part of Kadena's operations, and their presence ensures the continuation of our long-standing mission to defend Japan and maintain an open and free Indo-Pacific.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
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The continuation of this trend amounts to a significant problem for the health of the U.S. economy given the current systems that reward homeownership.—
Daryl Fairweather,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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The platform claims to help writers complete scripts faster, check for plagiarism, ensure character and dialogue consistency, and analyze script quality.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
9 Apr. 2025
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American Electric Power combines the consistency of regulated utilities with standout dividend growth.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Preserve & Grow Wealth with Risk-Focused Quality Portfolios For investors seeking a blend of stability and attractive returns, PM stock serves as a strategic choice.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Stock market futures slumped and bond yields spiked amid concerns over financial and economic stability brought on by the tit-for-tat exchange between the two nations.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
9 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 25 Apr. 2025.
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