perma-

prefix

informal indicating a fixed state: a perma-tan; perma-grin

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How to use perma- in a sentence

Thousands of platinum-blonde manes brush against bare, perma-tanned backs moist with snow.
Russia’s Gold Digger Academy | Peter Pomerantsev | November 11, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST
This perma-Palestinian-refugee status prolongs the Middle East conflict.
Exaggerating the Refugee Problem | Gil Troy | May 29, 2012 | THE DAILY BEAST
Barbie Latza Nadeau on the perma-tanned womanizer—and the charges he faces.
Francesco Schettino, the Costa Concordia’s Daredevil Captain | Barbie Latza Nadeau | January 18, 2012 | THE DAILY BEAST
Then turn perma-set tuning knob back slowly for best picture and sound.
Zenith Television Receiver Operating Manual | Zenith Radio Corporation
With an effort he sat up on the seat back and looked through the perma-glas.
The Quantum Jump | Robert Wicks

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