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semipermanent

American  
[sem-ee-pur-muh-nuhnt, sem-ahy-] / ˌsɛm iˈpɜr mə nənt, ˌsɛm aɪ- /

adjective

  1. not quite permanent.


Etymology

Origin of semipermanent

First recorded in 1885–90; semi- + permanent

Example Sentences

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“Street is harder. You’re more likely to get attention if you’re in a permanent or semipermanent setting.”

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 10, 2026

Iida will select from these objects to incorporate into a 30-foot-long cut paper net to be hung as a semipermanent installation in Densho’s community room.

From Seattle Times Feb. 17, 2022

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

Downtown, near a subway entrance, sat a semipermanent wooden booth decorated with bunting and pennants and flags manned by neatly dressed youth volunteers in paper hats.

From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee

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