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
That testing process evaluated firmness levels, good pressure relief, motion isolation, cooling features, and long-term durability, paying close attention to how each mattress held up over time.
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Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 10 Mar. 2026
And to top it all off, its IP68 waterproof rating and two-meter impact resistance ensure durability for your toughest missions on and off dry land.
—Brian Higgins, Outside, 10 Mar. 2026
These shoes have earned over 68,000 five-star reviews, with plenty of shoppers raving about their comfort and durability.
—Genevieve Cepeda, Travel + Leisure, 10 Mar. 2026
Called the Amorphous Motor, the system uses amorphous steel – a steel alloy with incredibly high durability, strength, and magnetic permeability.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 9 Mar. 2026
His work centers on structure, balance, and durability, helping ensure that treatment plans rest on sound clinical principles.
—Sixteen Ramos, USA Today, 9 Mar. 2026
The concentration of engagement around emotionally salient events, followed by rapid decline, is consistent with platforms privileging high-intensity content while limiting the durability of evidence and deliberation, especially in contexts marked by repression and uneven digital access.
—Arnaud Kurze, The Conversation, 9 Mar. 2026
Walker has durability and pass-protection concerns, but there’s undeniable fantasy upside as the Chiefs’ new lead back.
—Jake Ciely, New York Times, 9 Mar. 2026
Nothing about this improves safety, durability, design, or produces green homes.
—Mike Garcia, Oc Register, 9 Mar. 2026
Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 10 Mar. 2026
And to top it all off, its IP68 waterproof rating and two-meter impact resistance ensure durability for your toughest missions on and off dry land.
—Brian Higgins, Outside, 10 Mar. 2026
These shoes have earned over 68,000 five-star reviews, with plenty of shoppers raving about their comfort and durability.
—Genevieve Cepeda, Travel + Leisure, 10 Mar. 2026
Called the Amorphous Motor, the system uses amorphous steel – a steel alloy with incredibly high durability, strength, and magnetic permeability.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 9 Mar. 2026
His work centers on structure, balance, and durability, helping ensure that treatment plans rest on sound clinical principles.
—Sixteen Ramos, USA Today, 9 Mar. 2026
The concentration of engagement around emotionally salient events, followed by rapid decline, is consistent with platforms privileging high-intensity content while limiting the durability of evidence and deliberation, especially in contexts marked by repression and uneven digital access.
—Arnaud Kurze, The Conversation, 9 Mar. 2026
Walker has durability and pass-protection concerns, but there’s undeniable fantasy upside as the Chiefs’ new lead back.
—Jake Ciely, New York Times, 9 Mar. 2026
Nothing about this improves safety, durability, design, or produces green homes.
—Mike Garcia, Oc Register, 9 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for durability
Noun
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Iran’s selection of the late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s son as the next supreme leader signals continuity in Tehran’s stance and little shift in its approach to the war.—
Marcus Wong,
Bloomberg,
9 Mar. 2026
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But the Assembly may select a revolutionary hard-liner to signal continuity.—
Robin Wright,
New Yorker,
8 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Khamenei’s first statement signaled a continuation of his late father’s strategy in confronting the United States and Israel.—
Jon Gambrell,
Fortune,
12 Mar. 2026
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The 2026 championship is more of an affirmation, a continuation of what the Bruins have done all season en route to an undefeated Big Ten regular season and a school-record 25-game winning streak.—
Grace Raynor,
New York Times,
9 Mar. 2026
Noun
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As the clock ticks toward the start of the 2026 regular season, Bubic needed only a few minutes to remind everyone that his 2025 All-Star campaign wasn’t a fluke … but the continuance of his march to stardom.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
15 Feb. 2026
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At a Friday court hearing for the family’s asylum case, a judge granted a continuance, which postpones the case to a later date, family attorney Danielle Molliver told CNN.—
Alisha Ebrahimji,
CNN Money,
7 Feb. 2026
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The findings show a story of both progress and persistence.—
Jennifer Tescher,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Mar. 2026
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Critics argue that state institutions have been slow to dismantle the networks and that political elites benefit directly or indirectly from their persistence.—
Chas Newkey-Burden,
TheWeek,
4 Mar. 2026
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“Durability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/durability. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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