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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John Everett Benson, a stone carver whose lapidary inscriptions mark the grave of President John F. Kennedy and sites including the National Gallery of Art, conferring elegant permanence and permanent elegance with their stately strokes and serifs, died June 13 in Newport, R.I.
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Emily Langer, Washington Post, 21 June 2024
There was only one problem: The family’s current home had already sold, and with their new yen for permanence, the Burtons were also through living in an active construction site.
—Elizabeth Hutchison Hicklin, Southern Living, 11 Sep. 2024
Meanwhile, throughout Alys Beach an extensive network of pathways, green spaces, and shared amenities contribute to the sense of community and permanence, which is underscored by the fact that fewer than 20 percent of homeowners list their homes as vacation rental properties.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 4 Sep. 2024
In considering these concessions, the United States should keep in mind their degree of permanence and their impact on the U.S. strategic position in the region.
—Victor Cha, Foreign Affairs, 1 June 2018
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Emily Langer, Washington Post, 21 June 2024
There was only one problem: The family’s current home had already sold, and with their new yen for permanence, the Burtons were also through living in an active construction site.
—Elizabeth Hutchison Hicklin, Southern Living, 11 Sep. 2024
Meanwhile, throughout Alys Beach an extensive network of pathways, green spaces, and shared amenities contribute to the sense of community and permanence, which is underscored by the fact that fewer than 20 percent of homeowners list their homes as vacation rental properties.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 4 Sep. 2024
In considering these concessions, the United States should keep in mind their degree of permanence and their impact on the U.S. strategic position in the region.
—Victor Cha, Foreign Affairs, 1 June 2018
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“Permanence.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/permanence. Accessed 1 Oct. 2024.
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