seem permanent

Frequency: 7.09.2 per million words

To appear to be in a lasting or unchanging state.

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Examples (10)

  • The new rules seem permanent, but they could change.
  • For a while, the economic downturn began to seem permanent to many.
  • Her dedication to the project might seem permanent, but she has other aspirations.
  • The changes implemented after the incident seem permanent for now.
  • Even though the solution doesn't seem permanent, it's effective for the short term.
  • This uncomfortable feeling will not seem permanent once you adjust.
  • His position in the company began to seem more permanent after his promotion.
  • The alterations to the building's facade seem permanent given their scale.
  • Don't let temporary setbacks seem permanent; things always improve.
  • The impact of the new technology is likely to seem permanent in the industry.