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 analyst added that recent checks suggest skepticism around the durability of Palantir’s enterprise customers on the commercial side, who appear to be reassessing or moving off of the company.
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Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 27 Jan. 2026
What is striking is not just the severity of the problems, but their durability.
—Walter Pavlo, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
View gallery - 5 images Until just a couple of years ago, the rugged phone category was almost exclusively about military-grade durability and water resistance for use in the field.
—Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 26 Jan. 2026
Scouts could have questions about Banks’ durability after missing most of this season due to a foot injury.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 26 Jan. 2026
The combined battery weight is substantial, tipping the scales at approximately 640 lb and 666 lb, respectively, reflecting the system’s focus on long-range capability and durability for a full-size MPV platform.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 24 Jan. 2026
Founded in 1926 with a mission to dress and protect Icelandic fishermen working in the North Atlantic ocean, the company is known for its designs hinged on durability and functionality, evolving from workwear to everyday outerwear over the decades.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 23 Jan. 2026
Limestone is used throughout for consistency and durability, while custom banquette seating and restrained decorative details keep the spaces comfortable without feeling overworked.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 23 Jan. 2026
Over 200 customers gave this bohemian bathroom rug five stars for its style and durability.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 23 Jan. 2026
Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 27 Jan. 2026
What is striking is not just the severity of the problems, but their durability.
—Walter Pavlo, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
View gallery - 5 images Until just a couple of years ago, the rugged phone category was almost exclusively about military-grade durability and water resistance for use in the field.
—Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 26 Jan. 2026
Scouts could have questions about Banks’ durability after missing most of this season due to a foot injury.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 26 Jan. 2026
The combined battery weight is substantial, tipping the scales at approximately 640 lb and 666 lb, respectively, reflecting the system’s focus on long-range capability and durability for a full-size MPV platform.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 24 Jan. 2026
Founded in 1926 with a mission to dress and protect Icelandic fishermen working in the North Atlantic ocean, the company is known for its designs hinged on durability and functionality, evolving from workwear to everyday outerwear over the decades.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 23 Jan. 2026
Limestone is used throughout for consistency and durability, while custom banquette seating and restrained decorative details keep the spaces comfortable without feeling overworked.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 23 Jan. 2026
Over 200 customers gave this bohemian bathroom rug five stars for its style and durability.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 23 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for durability
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If strikes move forward, the Department of Health will have staff on site at all affected hospitals beginning tomorrow morning and for the duration of the strike to ensure patient safety and continuity of care.—
Noelle Lilley,
CBS News,
12 Jan. 2026
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Nevertheless, the mosaic floor represents a continuity within the city—a thread that ran through its existence.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Jan. 2026
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Many of the zombies on our list, like Vestar, Palladium Equity, Brentwood Associates, Revelar Capital and Norwegian firm FSN Capital, have raised continuation funds in the last two years.—
Hank Tucker,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Importantly, that range has developed around CSX’s former highs, which could resolve as a long-term continuation pattern within an ongoing uptrend.—
Frank Cappelleri,
CNBC,
28 Jan. 2026
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And this year, at least five court hearings aimed at setting a trial date have ended in delays or continuances.—
Jakob Rodgers,
Mercury News,
22 Jan. 2026
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During two previous court appearances, a judge granted Valle continuances to hire an attorney or file an application for a public defender.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
7 Jan. 2026
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But at this point, the trend’s persistence and the thirst with which its products are consumed suggest a more profound connection between these stories and their audience.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
30 Jan. 2026
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Transferable soft skills such as problem-solving, and persistence, collaboration and empathy, fast become the tools with which to succeed.—
Barnaby Lashbrooke,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Durability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/durability. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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