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 Because Judge wants to forgo a traditional rehab assignment, the Yankees must build his durability up in the majors. — Chris Kirschner, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026 Large-scale ocean deployment would introduce challenges involving currents, waves, fouling by marine organisms, material durability, recovery of the adsorbent, and processing costs. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2026 The shoe also features extra rubber in spots that tend to experience the most wear to increase its durability. — Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 5 Sep. 2026 The durability of Meloni’s coalition has been a rarity in postwar Italy, where governments often have fallen before the end of their mandates. — Silvia Stellacci, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026 On par with the bag’s top-notch durability is its insulation. — Melissa Knific, Bon Appetit Magazine, 4 Sep. 2026 The durability of Meloni’s coalition has been a rarity in postwar Italy, where governments have often fallen before the end of their mandates. — ABC News, 4 Sep. 2026 Beyond durability testing, Xiaomi claims the Pro models are the first devices to earn TÜV SÜD’s overall 5-star Titan Quality Certification covering battery health, drop protection, and water resistance. — New Atlas, 4 Sep. 2026 Likewise, a new lubrication system, forged pistons and rods, and revised exhaust manifolds ensure durability in extended high-load, high-temperature environments. — Jerry Perez, The Drive, 3 Sep. 2026

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And like Maye with offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels, Williams also has system continuity with head coach Ben Johnson.

— Jeff Howe, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
Hermès positions itself above the melee, as a guardian of tasteful continuity.

— Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of continuity

Noun

Ives, who introduced menswear last season, plans to pay homage to the institution through his continuation in the category, this time in the form of two men’s suits, semi-ironically made in collaboration with Savile Row tailor Gieves & Hawkes.

— Alexandra Hildreth, Vogue, 11 Sep. 2026
What wasn’t new was the continuation of the kind of barbarity that dominated conflicts of recent memory, from Cambodia to Rwanda.

— David Friend, Vanity Fair, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of continuation

Noun

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
James Ratcliff spoke for the Farley Road Neighborhood Coalition, agreeing that a continuance is necessary because of the change in the occupancy limit count.

— Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of continuance

Noun

Stewart's persistence eventually paid off, and he was sent to England in late 1943 with the 445th Bombardment Group.

— Ashley Hume , Larry Fink, FOXNews.com, 10 Sep. 2026
Strategic execution, early partnerships and persistence are the key components to building the momentum needed to reach that tipping point toward widespread adoption.

— Dennis Calvert, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2026

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