DURABILITY Synonyms: 36 Similar and Opposite Words

durability

noun

Definition of durability

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 Then, Djokovic had the skills to blow his opponents away, but could also grind them down if needed, knowing that his superior fitness and durability would more than likely win out. — Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 5 July 2026 Quality clothing comes down to a combination of durability and longevity — with a dash of style thrown in to keep every outfit looking fresh all season. — Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 5 July 2026 Originally designed for fighter pilots, the Avenger collection is built for demanding environments where precision and durability are essential, according to the company. — Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026 Industrial equipment makers and automotive suppliers can also adopt the same packaging approach for products that demand higher durability. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 July 2026 Players like Canada goalkeeper Maxime Crépeau gave feedback on aspects like fit and durability. — Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 2 July 2026 Jump ropes come in varying lengths and have different levels of durability. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 2 July 2026 The body is made from Grade 5 Titanium alloy, which is commonly chosen for EDC tools for its corrosion resistance, light weight, and durability. — Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 2 July 2026 The Soundcore Boom 2 stands as a bridge between rugged outdoor durability and thunderous, club-like bass reproduction. — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 2 July 2026

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Noun

The elaborate funeral of his predecessor, Ruhollah Khomeini, was also orchestrated to demonstrate leadership continuity in 1989.

— Rebecca Schneid, Time, 5 July 2026
Just thinking of what his subjects, used to the continuity of antiquity, might have made of this makes the heart flutter.

— Chandrahas Choudhury, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 July 2026

Definition of continuity

Noun

Her outings this week were essentially a fashionable feast and a continuation of her commitment to method dressing for the red carpet.

— Bianca Betancourt, CNN Money, 10 July 2026
The back-and-forth was a continuation of the approach Rutte, a seasoned diplomat known as a consensus builder during his nearly 14 years as Dutch prime minister, has taken since becoming NATO chief in late 2024.

— Sam Meredith, CNBC, 9 July 2026

Definition of continuation

Noun

Nevertheless, Martin told the council that’s still a possibility, saying the 90-day continuance is a way to prompt action.

— Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 6 July 2026
Ines Soto, Elizabeth Soto’s husband, was granted a continuance and will be sentenced on July 1st, according to the Department of Justice.

— Gaby Del Valle, The Verge, 24 June 2026

Definition of continuance

Noun

There’s something so beguiling about the obvious irony of the title, the perplexing insistence of the narrator, and the comic persistence of the ghost.

— Casey Cep, New Yorker, 7 July 2026
Maintaining that level of persistence consistently across thousands of leads is operationally difficult for most human teams.

— Chao-Ping Wu, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026

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