permanence

noun

per·​ma·​nence ˈpər-mə-nən(t)s How to pronounce permanence (audio)
ˈpərm-nən(t)s
Synonyms of permanencenext
: the quality or state of being permanent : durability

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But the company warns that, as simulations run longer, details and object permanence can shift over time. — Jay Peters, The Verge, 27 Oct. 2026 At the federal level, the printing press and the reserve-currency status of the dollar create an illusion of permanence. — Judi Willard, Baltimore Sun, 27 Oct. 2026 Meanwhile, the permanence of monuments is under intense debate. — Jake Spring, Washington Post, 21 Oct. 2026 In an effort to offer something new — and help secure its permanence — the duo are ramping up Cole’s’ culinary offerings, envisioning a return to the kind of dining that might draw guests downtown. — Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for permanence

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First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of permanence was in the 15th century

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“Permanence.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/permanence. Accessed 1 Nov. 2026.

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