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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The GoFundMe covered the cost of a metalworker, and extruded aluminum letters replaced the dilapidated plywood, solidifying the sign’s permanence.
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Emma Uber, Washington Post, 18 July 2024
The permanence of hair loss caused by alopecia universalis varies by individual.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 11 July 2024
No constitutional framework can guarantee its permanence.
—Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2024
For all the permanence of Mr. Benson’s inscriptions, his art form seemed to be disappearing, as new tools and technology offered speedier, less expensive alternatives to his craftsmanship.
—Emily Langer, Washington Post, 21 June 2024
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Emma Uber, Washington Post, 18 July 2024
The permanence of hair loss caused by alopecia universalis varies by individual.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 11 July 2024
No constitutional framework can guarantee its permanence.
—Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2024
For all the permanence of Mr. Benson’s inscriptions, his art form seemed to be disappearing, as new tools and technology offered speedier, less expensive alternatives to his craftsmanship.
—Emily Langer, Washington Post, 21 June 2024
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“Permanence.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/permanence. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.
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