permanence
Example Sentences
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"I wanted to have some permanence," he said.
From BBC • May 13, 2026
Like so many other TV personalities in 2026, she cannot move her forehead, giving her already steely vibe the facial permanence of a screengrab.
From Slate • May 6, 2026
Yu Ji’s cement sculptures take the shape of contorted human bodies—not uncomfortable but limberly twisted and folded—that are missing limbs; their contrasting materials and postures at once suggest permanence and evanescence.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026
This nuance can be seen to call into question the permanence and depth of their connection to any given political party or ideology.
From Salon • Feb. 21, 2026
The effective methods there involved the bringing into play of natural forces of control which have the multiple advantages of permanence and environmental safety.
From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson
Vocabulary lists containing permanence
Sheryl Sandberg Commencement Address 2016
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The Serpent King
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