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 The company said at the time that the facility would test battery performance, quality and durability under requirements specific to the region. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2026 Jersey sheets have a cozy four-way stretch that feels like your favorite T-shirt, while long-staple sheets are brushed for plush durability and percale stays naturally cool and wicks moisture. — ABC News, 3 Oct. 2026 Experts say the committee, in its process of awarding the prize, typically focuses on the durability of peace, the promotion of international fraternity and the quiet work of institutions that strengthen those goals. — Mark Lewis, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2026 It is designed to preserve manufacturing efficiency, dyeability, durability and recyclability, the company said. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2026 The toxic wasteland of Sentinel 1 reduces your vehicle's durability and can stop your Ramjet from working in acid pools. — Hayes Madsen, Space.com, 2 Oct. 2026 He will long be remembered and revered for his durability and loyalty to the Falcons and his proficiency at his craft. — Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 2 Oct. 2026 The pledge by his son, Flávio, to pardon him has since raised questions about the durability of those institutions. — Catherine Osborn, NPR, 2 Oct. 2026 Tie each investment to measurable outcomes, reimbursement durability and speed to break even. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 2 Oct. 2026

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Noun

The service Warm, Italian and hyper-local, with a seemingly strong contingent of pre-Anantara staffers, which gives a sense of continuity and harmony.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Start with equipment and dependencies whose failure would materially affect safety, revenue, compliance or continuity.

— Syed Ali, Forbes.com, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of continuity

Noun

And anybody who tries to stop tech acceleration toward this maximal AI eat-the-world universe is threatening the continuation of humanity.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 30 Sep. 2026
Later on Wednesday, the Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge is expected to show a continuation of price pressures.

— Leonie Kidd, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of continuation

Noun

Central to these efforts will be the continuance of the congressional approval for the president to operate under the Authorization for Use of Military Force.

— John M. Weaver, Baltimore Sun, 10 Sep. 2026
Creeden filed a motion for the continuance on Thursday, saying the probation office hadn’t yet released its draft presentence investigation report and that the court hadn’t yet ruled on his motions for acquittal and for a new trial.

— Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 31 Aug. 2026

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