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
Ken Sweet, Star Tribune, 1 July 2021
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
Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 11 July 2025
In the Nationals’ immediate future, the team will need to name permanent fixtures at general manager and manager.
—Brittany Ghiroli, New York Times, 10 July 2025
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Adjective
The company is also making two other benefits created during the pandemic permanent: the $240 annual entertainment credit towards services like NBC's Peacock or The New York Times, and the $300 annual credit toward an Equinox gym membership or digital fitness class subscription.
—Ken Sweet, Star Tribune, 1 July 2021
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
Noun
Wendy’s board of directors has launched a search for a permanent CEO.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 11 July 2025
In the Nationals’ immediate future, the team will need to name permanent fixtures at general manager and manager.
—Brittany Ghiroli, New York Times, 10 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for permanent
Adjective
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Traversing solemnly sentimental piano, Push and Malice trade icy menace for eternal love in a delicate letter to their dead parents.—
Peter A. Berry,
Variety,
11 July 2025
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In refreshing contrast, David Corenswet's Supes is the eternal optimist; an earnest Kansas farm boy who insists on seeing the best in humanity.—
EW Staff Published,
EW.com,
11 July 2025
Noun
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The cuticle—the outermost protective barrier of your hair—can be easily damaged by chemical treatments such as perms, bleach, chemical straighteners, and color treatments.23 Heat styling and exposure to ultraviolet (UV) light can also damage the cuticle.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
4 June 2025
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With my short hair with the perm on top and a big scar.—
Sydney Bucksbaum,
EW.com,
20 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Not because of any moral presumptions about the persistent script’s immortal sole, but for economy expedience when constructing distributed autonomous organisations (DAOs).—
David G.W. Birch,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
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Where to watch: Netflix 'The Old Guard 2' Based on the comic-book series, this action sequel reunites Andy (Charlize Theron) with her crew of immortal warriors.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
12 July 2025
Noun
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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
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That’s what the slick dude with the conk and the blue Pontiac says to Elwood, who is hitching a ride to get to college.—
Doreen St. Félix,
The New Yorker,
14 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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This term was popularized by Gen Z to describe the mental fog and cognitive decline linked to endless scrolling.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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Best Amazon Prime Day Kindle Deals Like the original Amazon Kindle e-reader, the Kindle Paperwhite offers endless advantages.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
10 July 2025
Noun
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Rory McIlroy shares the story behind his new haircut with @Amanda_Balionis 😂 pic.twitter.com/17th71WeaF — Golf on CBS ⛳ (@GolfonCBS) July 12, 2025 The five-time major winner took the opportunity to give a hint about the upcoming event that lives rent-free in his thoughts.—
Julio Cesar Valdera Morales,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 July 2025
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The Saja Boys are memorable creations of their own, an over-the-top collection of shaggy haircuts, dewy faces, and bright streetwear that instantly invokes the heartthrobs of BTS or Stray Kids.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
11 July 2025
Adjective
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Following its completion of the Bitstamp acquisition, EU users will soon gain access to perpetual futures with up to 3x leverage—a tool typically favored by advanced traders.—
Sandy Carter,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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In Europe, crypto perpetual futures will offer eligible users up to 3x leverage, routed through Bitstamp.—
MacKenzie Sigalos,
CNBC,
30 June 2025
Noun
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The song’s accompanying video gave further exposure to the group, who became recognized for their look, particularly Score’s distinctive and unforgettable hairstyle.—
David Chiu,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Just ask Rihanna, who took her two sons, RZA and Riot, along as her dates for the premiere of her movie Smurfs—and wore the ideal hairstyle for posing for pics and hanging with her kids.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
14 July 2025
Cite this Entry
“Permanent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/permanent. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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