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 Taken together, these characteristics make sodium-ion batteries particularly appealing for lower-cost EVs, grid-scale energy storage, and commercial vehicles where affordability and durability often matter more than maximum driving range. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 2 Aug. 2026 That remarkable durability is one of their greatest strengths. — David Rosowsky, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026 His analysis also explores the growing concentration risk as market indices become even more heavily weighted toward a handful of giants, the durability of Apple’s margin profile, and how buybacks at this scale influence long-term valuation. — Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 31 July 2026 But his absence Thursday again raises questions about his durability — questions that have dogged him since his rookie year of 2022. — Barry Svrluga, New York Times, 31 July 2026 Reviewers praised the shoe’s fit, durability, and all-day comfort. — Kate Donovan, Southern Living, 30 July 2026 This allowed Berto’s technicians to develop constructions that highlight the fiber’s structure, resistance, and material identity while preserving the depth of indigo, weave quality, comfort, and durability that define the mill’s products. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 30 July 2026 On the question of durability, Dolan pointed to O, the Cirque du Soleil show that has played for 30-plus years just down the Las Vegas Strip from Sphere at Bellagio. — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 30 July 2026 The staggering figures and the rapid rise of Anthropic, which surpassed OpenAI by valuation earlier this year, have raised questions about the durability of OpenAI's business. — Ashley Capoot,kate Rooney, CNBC, 29 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for durability
  1. continuity
  2. continuation
  3. continuance
  4. persistence
Noun
  • Pochettino’s extension, however, should keep some continuity at the top of USMNT, which last advanced to the quarterfinals of the World Cup in 2002.
    — Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Chan can make the case that the city’s progressive values remain intact and that Pelosi’s endorsement signals continuity with the political legacy of one of the most consequential Democrats in modern American history.
    — Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 1 Aug. 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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