semipermanent
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of semipermanent
Example Sentences
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Writing on the Project Syndicate blog, economist Dambisa Moyo argued that “deglobalization” has shattered the low labor and production costs of recent decades, making inflation a semipermanent fixture.
From Seattle Times • Oct. 28, 2022
But most of the tents, as well as some semipermanent structures, remained in the northern section.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 8, 2021
If you aren’t ready to commit to permanent or semipermanent hair color, Christoph recommends Bumble and Bumble hair makeup products.
From Slate • Jun. 15, 2020
You will receive payments on a semipermanent or permanent basis, which is dependent on the extent of the injuries that you suffered.
From Encyclopedia.com • Jun. 12, 2018
In the last few days before the fight, my eyebrows settle into a semipermanent question mark.
From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris
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