endurance
noun
en·dur·ance
in-ˈdu̇r-ən(t)s 
-ˈdyu̇r-,
en-
1
: the ability to withstand hardship or adversity
especially
: the ability to sustain a prolonged stressful effort or activity
a marathon runner's endurance
2
: the act or an instance of enduring or suffering
endurance of many hardships
3
: permanence, duration
the endurance of the play's importance
Synonyms
Examples of endurance in a Sentence
The exercise program is designed to increase both strength and endurance.
the endurance of his love for his wife was not arrested even by her death
Recent Examples on the Web
Through the culmination of refined craftsmanship and forging partnerships with sustainable suppliers, these hotels are built for endurance.
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Stacey Wreathall, Travel + Leisure, 6 Apr. 2024
In 1929, that same pioneering spirit drove a couple of Fort Worth flyers, Reg Robinson and James Kelly, to set a world endurance record for time in the air: 172 hours, 32 minutes.
—Richard Selcer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Mar. 2024
The study found that mice that ran during the early part of their active phase — the equivalent of the morning for humans, since mice are nocturnal — started off with a lower endurance level than the group running in what would be our afternoon.
—Will Stone, NPR, 29 Mar. 2024
To get his body and mind in the right place for competition, Jacobs worked with a trainer to build strength, flexibility and endurance.
—Rachel Bernhard, Journal Sentinel, 20 Mar. 2024
The photo had repercussions that surprised Gromek by their venom and Doby by their endurance.
—Detroit Free Press, 17 Mar. 2024
Entering this offseason fully healthy, understanding the role expected of him, Conforto rededicated himself to building up his endurance for the grind of a 162-game season.
—Evan Webeck, The Mercury News, 16 Mar. 2024
But more than anything, some experts say, the Democratic primary contest on June 4 could be a gauge of the endurance of a largely bygone era of machine politics in an increasingly populist age.
—Tal Axelrod, ABC News, 14 Mar. 2024
And now Lang's back in the full swing of endurance racing, participating in the Western Mojave Pioneer 50 on March 16.
—Cara Lynn Shultz, Peoplemag, 12 Mar. 2024
Stacey Wreathall, Travel + Leisure, 6 Apr. 2024
In 1929, that same pioneering spirit drove a couple of Fort Worth flyers, Reg Robinson and James Kelly, to set a world endurance record for time in the air: 172 hours, 32 minutes.
—Richard Selcer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Mar. 2024
The study found that mice that ran during the early part of their active phase — the equivalent of the morning for humans, since mice are nocturnal — started off with a lower endurance level than the group running in what would be our afternoon.
—Will Stone, NPR, 29 Mar. 2024
To get his body and mind in the right place for competition, Jacobs worked with a trainer to build strength, flexibility and endurance.
—Rachel Bernhard, Journal Sentinel, 20 Mar. 2024
The photo had repercussions that surprised Gromek by their venom and Doby by their endurance.
—Detroit Free Press, 17 Mar. 2024
Entering this offseason fully healthy, understanding the role expected of him, Conforto rededicated himself to building up his endurance for the grind of a 162-game season.
—Evan Webeck, The Mercury News, 16 Mar. 2024
But more than anything, some experts say, the Democratic primary contest on June 4 could be a gauge of the endurance of a largely bygone era of machine politics in an increasingly populist age.
—Tal Axelrod, ABC News, 14 Mar. 2024
And now Lang's back in the full swing of endurance racing, participating in the Western Mojave Pioneer 50 on March 16.
—Cara Lynn Shultz, Peoplemag, 12 Mar. 2024
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“Endurance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/endurance. Accessed 18 Apr. 2024.
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endurance
noun
en·dur·ance
in-ˈd(y)u̇r-ən(t)s
1
: the quality of lasting or of being permanent
2
: the ability to withstand hardship, adversity, or stress
athletes need to develop endurance
3
: suffering sense 1
endurance of many hardships
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