permanence
noun
per·ma·nence
ˈpər-mə-nən(t)s 
ˈpərm-nən(t)s
: the quality or state of being permanent : durability
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An independent luxury wellness business that owns its real estate can also offer an enhanced sense of permanence and prestige.
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Jennifer C. Wolfe, Esq., Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
Murals might have a sense of permanence—but like a tattoo, they shouldn’t be taken too seriously.
—Kelsey Mulvey, Vogue, 14 Jan. 2025
But all of the thoughts, memories and wonders provoked by the call flashed through Bodine’s brain with little permanence.
—Gabby Herzig, The Athletic, 16 Aug. 2024
The idea of interior design trends can seem a little nonsensical: the whole point of a home is a sense of permanence, while the fleeting nature of trends suggests the opposite.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 6 Jan. 2025
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Jennifer C. Wolfe, Esq., Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
Murals might have a sense of permanence—but like a tattoo, they shouldn’t be taken too seriously.
—Kelsey Mulvey, Vogue, 14 Jan. 2025
But all of the thoughts, memories and wonders provoked by the call flashed through Bodine’s brain with little permanence.
—Gabby Herzig, The Athletic, 16 Aug. 2024
The idea of interior design trends can seem a little nonsensical: the whole point of a home is a sense of permanence, while the fleeting nature of trends suggests the opposite.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 6 Jan. 2025
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“Permanence.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/permanence. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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