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permanent Synonyms

Another word for permanent

Choosing another word for permanent depends on context, so the 12 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Lasting or intended to last or remain unchanged indefinitely.

Usage Example

"After three years as a contractor, she was finally offered a lasting position at the firm."

Strongest
lasting
enduring
perpetual
Strong
indefinite
abiding
lifelong
long-term
eternal
everlasting
unchanging

• noun (Context 2)

A chemical treatment of the hair that produces curls or waves lasting for several months; a permanent wave.

Usage Example

"She made an appointment at the beauty salon to get a perm before the wedding."

Strongest
perm
permanent wave

Opposites of permanent

The opposite of permanent shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

temporary
impermanent
transient
transitory
ephemeral
fleeting
short-lived
momentary
See all opposites of permanent

• Nearby Words

permalink
permanence
permanency
permanent
permanently
permeability
permeable

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Permanent. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/permanent
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