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 Matthew Ryan, head of market strategy at global financial services firm Ebury, said the durability of the new levies risks a more lasting structural pressure point for markets. — Hugh Leask, CNBC, 27 July 2026 Reliability, efficiency and durability will remain central to Toyota's identity. — Peter Lyon, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026 With its new diving and high-velocity water sport ratings, the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 matches the Apple Watch Ultra 3 in terms of durability. — Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 26 July 2026 Better durability data could also encourage wider use of recycled materials. — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 26 July 2026 Hungry for data Engineers have long identified the performance and durability of the heat shield as one of the toughest challenges for the Starship program. — Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 25 July 2026 Williams particularly loves them for applications where durability matters, such as bridal makeup or television and film. — Marci Robin, Allure, 24 July 2026 Although they’re built for comfort and durability, the shoes are stylish, too. — Kaitlin Marks, Travel + Leisure, 24 July 2026 Sarah Coleman, head of development, design and sustainability for Margaret Howell, said at a Source Fashion panel on cost, speed and durability at ExCel London earlier this month. — Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 22 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for durability
  1. continuity
  2. continuation
  3. continuance
  4. persistence
Noun
  • The Broncos, now, will reduce the bill on an expensive front five, as the club has invested considerably into preserving offensive-line continuity in front of third-year quarterback Bo Nix.
    — Luca Evans, Denver Post, 28 July 2026
  • Picking two or three anchor colors and repeating them in textiles, art, rugs, or accent pieces creates visual continuity across the room.
    — Ashley Lynch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 July 2026
Definition of continuity
Noun
  • That continuation from one generation to another is part of what has allowed the festival to last.
    — Sophia Buonpane, Kansas City Star, 1 Aug. 2026
  • The American Cancer Society notes that cervical cancer screening rates still haven't rebounded from lows hit during the COVID-19 pandemic, which is a continuation of a declining pattern for the past 20 years.
    — Sara Moniuszko, USA Today, 30 July 2026
Definition of continuation
Noun
  • His hearing, during which he was served a life sentence, occurred this month after the defense requested multiple continuances.
    — Eleanor Jacobs, PEOPLE, 15 July 2026
  • Commissioners who voted against the continuance were John Dillon, Daniel Moriarty, Gregg West and Brian Murphy.
    — Jordan Smith, IndyStar, 15 July 2026
Definition of continuance
Noun
  • While burning through so much of their pitching depth, the Cubs have demonstrated persistence, flexibility and problem-solving skills.
    — Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 30 July 2026
  • The child narrator’s lingering guilt and Ayah’s eventual recovery, achieved through the persistence of other women, place the gendered costs of partition at the center of the book.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 29 July 2026
Definition of persistence

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