durability

noun

Definition of durabilitynext
as in continuity
uninterrupted or lasting existence the durability of the novel's popularity since it was first published in the 1930s

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Recent Examples of durability Bruns hopes to commercialize PhotoTat, but improving the blue dye’s durability and completing safety testing remain priorities. — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 10 Oct. 2026 The third is the durability of the DASH diet as a validated model. — Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 9 Oct. 2026 Reczek and Bosley-Smith read the return partly as evidence of compulsory kinship’s durability, and the evidence supports them. — Literary Hub, 9 Oct. 2026 Their performance on the court will get even better with this kick’s Goodyear® performance outsole, which boosts grip and durability. — Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 7 Oct. 2026 At Fjällräven, durability, repairability and responsible materials are woven into merchandising and product decisions rather than maintained as a standalone sustainability initiative that can be cut when times get tough. — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 5 Oct. 2026 Hall-effect sensors started making a comeback in the ’90s—Sega used them in its Saturn and Dreamcast controllers, giving them a reputation for durability and resistance to stick drift, something Switch 2 owners wish Nintendo would emulate. — ArsTechnica, 5 Oct. 2026 Jersey sheets have a cozy four-way stretch that feels like your favorite T-shirt, while long-staple sheets are brushed for plush durability and percale stays naturally cool and wicks moisture. — ABC News, 3 Oct. 2026 He will long be remembered and revered for his durability and loyalty to the Falcons and his proficiency at his craft. — Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 2 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for durability
  1. continuity
  2. continuation
  3. continuance
  4. persistence
Noun
  • The shoot couldn’t run in sequence and was organized by location instead, so Patil tracked her own makeup, hair, body and voice continuity across Selvi’s decline, leaning on continuity photos and long rehearsals with the ensemble.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Relations between criminals and the authorities would become especially cozy; nostalgic references to a lost past would provide a false sense of continuity.
    — Ian Buruma, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of continuity
Noun
  • The fact that shoes are getting slimmer and slimmer may feel somewhat new, but the sole-hugging footwear is actually just a continuation of a popular style from the ’90s.
    — Renata Joffre, Glamour, 9 Oct. 2026
  • That material teased Beyond’s continuation of Across the Spider-Verse’s ending.
    — Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of continuation
Noun
  • Central to these efforts will be the continuance of the congressional approval for the president to operate under the Authorization for Use of Military Force.
    — John M. Weaver, Baltimore Sun, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Creeden filed a motion for the continuance on Thursday, saying the probation office hadn’t yet released its draft presentence investigation report and that the court hadn’t yet ruled on his motions for acquittal and for a new trial.
    — Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of continuance
Noun
  • That persistence is why deleting a suspicious app may not be enough once RatHat fully compromises a phone.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Any small engagement is enormously motivating and helpful for her persistence.
    — Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of persistence

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“Durability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/durability. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.

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