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
The same applies to his Spanish namesake, Hugo Bueno, who has demonstrated his durability, athleticism and crossing ability at left wing-back this season.
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Steve Madeley, New York Times, 12 May 2026
The bench is made with a combination of solid polar wood and MDF for durability and easy maintenance.
—Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 May 2026
The best bladders are latex, thanks to their ease of striking, high durability and lightest possible weight for more speed and bounce.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026
Higher charging rates naturally generate more thermal stress, raising questions about whether ultra-fast systems such as BYD’s Megawatt Flash Charge technology could impact long-term battery durability in exchange for dramatically shorter charging times.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 10 May 2026
While skeptics may doubt the longevity of AI capex, Horton said the latest quarterly earnings from the hyperscalers show durability and accelerating revenue.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 10 May 2026
And despite its $10 price, customers praise its durability.
—Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 10 May 2026
Vintage items like wrought iron furniture and planters add durability and unique character.
—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 9 May 2026
What looks like a simple stripe is actually a thoughtful design feature that supports durability, structure, and everyday performance.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 8 May 2026
Steve Madeley, New York Times, 12 May 2026
The bench is made with a combination of solid polar wood and MDF for durability and easy maintenance.
—Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 May 2026
The best bladders are latex, thanks to their ease of striking, high durability and lightest possible weight for more speed and bounce.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026
Higher charging rates naturally generate more thermal stress, raising questions about whether ultra-fast systems such as BYD’s Megawatt Flash Charge technology could impact long-term battery durability in exchange for dramatically shorter charging times.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 10 May 2026
While skeptics may doubt the longevity of AI capex, Horton said the latest quarterly earnings from the hyperscalers show durability and accelerating revenue.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 10 May 2026
And despite its $10 price, customers praise its durability.
—Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 10 May 2026
Vintage items like wrought iron furniture and planters add durability and unique character.
—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 9 May 2026
What looks like a simple stripe is actually a thoughtful design feature that supports durability, structure, and everyday performance.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 8 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for durability
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The inaccuracies—octopuses are solitary and short-lived, while organizations require sustained collaboration and multi-year continuity—are minor and easily acknowledged.—
Steve Denning,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
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To ensure continuity, Arlene asked her niece, Betty Smith, her husband Truman, and family to become partners at Satsuma.—
Nancy Vienneau,
Southern Living,
17 May 2026
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Lechtzin said the lawsuit also seeks compensation for benefits, including the continuation of medical coverage, retirement contributions, unused vacation and sick time.—
NBC South Florida,
NBC news,
14 May 2026
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Spain and Slovenia are unlikely to come back, and a continuation of Netanyahu military policies could mean other countries join the boycott, resulting in a potential scrapping of the contest in 2027 with that much revenue exiting.—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
13 May 2026
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Graf said the continuance was necessary to ensure Robinson’s attorneys have adequate time to review the evidence, calling it important to protect the defendant’s constitutional right to effective counsel.—
Adam Sabes , Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
8 May 2026
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When the court refused a second continuance to a later date, Haddy asked his client to appear alone and make another request for a new trial date on their own, according to the legal referee’s findings.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
30 Apr. 2026
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The thesis, as Zidni frames it, is that Indonesian cinema’s next phase cannot rely on individual producers’ persistence.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
15 May 2026
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That sustained workplace exposure and relationship based learning environments strengthen college persistence and long term economic mobility outcomes.—
Kelby Woodard,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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“Durability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/durability. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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