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 greats are often defined by their consistency — and their durability — although both the 37-year-old Durant and 41-year-old James have dealt with a variety of different setbacks as their respective careers have wound down.
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Nick Friedell, New York Times, 17 June 2026
Reinforcing materials are then deposited, including thermoplastic carbon-fiber acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) for lightweight strength or thermoset resins like epoxy for greater stiffness and durability.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 16 June 2026
Trump, who calls himself an expert on grass from his golf courses, chose a proprietary blend of eight grasses chosen for durability and heat tolerance.
—Bart Jansen, USA Today, 16 June 2026
Skepticism abounded among allies, officials, and executives over the details and durability of the US truce with Iran.
—Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 16 June 2026
Plus, don't underestimate its durability!
—George Yang, PC Magazine, 15 June 2026
The back-and-forth attacks have raised questions about the durability of the ceasefire announced on April 7, as the United States and Iran.
—Rena Rowe, The Washington Examiner, 13 June 2026
The synthetic material helps with durability.
—Tim Newcomb, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
Choose the right tile material for your space, considering durability, water resistance, and maintenance needs.
—Angelika Pokovba, Martha Stewart, 12 June 2026
Nick Friedell, New York Times, 17 June 2026
Reinforcing materials are then deposited, including thermoplastic carbon-fiber acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) for lightweight strength or thermoset resins like epoxy for greater stiffness and durability.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 16 June 2026
Trump, who calls himself an expert on grass from his golf courses, chose a proprietary blend of eight grasses chosen for durability and heat tolerance.
—Bart Jansen, USA Today, 16 June 2026
Skepticism abounded among allies, officials, and executives over the details and durability of the US truce with Iran.
—Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 16 June 2026
Plus, don't underestimate its durability!
—George Yang, PC Magazine, 15 June 2026
The back-and-forth attacks have raised questions about the durability of the ceasefire announced on April 7, as the United States and Iran.
—Rena Rowe, The Washington Examiner, 13 June 2026
The synthetic material helps with durability.
—Tim Newcomb, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
Choose the right tile material for your space, considering durability, water resistance, and maintenance needs.
—Angelika Pokovba, Martha Stewart, 12 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for durability
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Readiness, response, and recovery has to become a part of workforce strategy, embedded into benefits design, leave policies, occupational health and safety, communications, and business continuity planning.—
Bill Frist,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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Filmmakers working on ultra-low budgets hardly have the option of achieving the kind of seamless dramatic continuities that industrial-strength techniques can offer.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
12 June 2026
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Meanwhile, the pack’s Playful Pink/Infrared 23/Shy Pink/Arctic Pink (style code IQ5706-600) look is said to be a continuation of the New York-centric storytelling which began on the brand’s pink Air Jordan 5 and was also seen on its friends-and-family exclusive Timberland Field Boot from December.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
18 June 2026
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Wednesday’s continuation of Tuesday’s contest began in the bottom of the second with the Braves trailing 3-2.—
Chad Bishop,
AJC.com,
17 June 2026
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The project had received a continuance from an initial public hearing April 20, at which City Council member Natalie Jangula and others raised concerns about a lack of open space.—
Noah Daly
June 16,
Idaho Statesman,
17 June 2026
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The trial began in March, and has been punctuated by long continuances.—
Evy Lewis,
Chicago Tribune,
10 June 2026
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Ventura County District Attorney Erik Nasarenko credited modern forensic tools and long-term investigative persistence for the arrest, saying advances in DNA technology finally provided answers that were not possible in 1990.—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
12 June 2026
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That matters in a Congress where coalition-building, legal acumen, and persistence are often the difference between progress and paralysis.—
Joel Rubin,
New York Daily News,
9 June 2026
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“Durability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/durability. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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