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
Supima cotton, known for its softness and durability due to its extra-long staple fibers, intrigued Haan because of its reputation for exceptional quality.
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Lauren Parker, Sourcing Journal, 30 Sep. 2025
Cam Johnson prioritizing durability Denver’s newest starter missed 49 games in the last two years combined in Brooklyn — about 30% of all regular-season games.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 30 Sep. 2025
The use of metals like bronze, brass and steel to fashion components is also said to help with long-term durability.
—New Atlas, 30 Sep. 2025
The feat of durability had been done only 34 times in major-league history but is even more rare to do so in Devers’ fashion, going from one team to another.
—Evan Webeck, Mercury News, 29 Sep. 2025
Its durability, its relative brevity and its central place in the American experience invite and reward reading and reflection.
—New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
Ugg Duffield Throw Blanket II The blanket is made from a buttery-soft cotton blend and has a velvety finish with a trim border around the edges that improves durability and prevents fraying.
—Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 27 Sep. 2025
The Olukai Slide is stylish, cushy, and easy to slip on and off, while the Cloudrunner 2 Waterproof Sneakers offer breathable support and durability no matter where your adventures take you.
—Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 27 Sep. 2025
These rare materials aren’t just scientific curiosities but vital in industries that demand resilience and durability.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 26 Sep. 2025
Lauren Parker, Sourcing Journal, 30 Sep. 2025
Cam Johnson prioritizing durability Denver’s newest starter missed 49 games in the last two years combined in Brooklyn — about 30% of all regular-season games.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 30 Sep. 2025
The use of metals like bronze, brass and steel to fashion components is also said to help with long-term durability.
—New Atlas, 30 Sep. 2025
The feat of durability had been done only 34 times in major-league history but is even more rare to do so in Devers’ fashion, going from one team to another.
—Evan Webeck, Mercury News, 29 Sep. 2025
Its durability, its relative brevity and its central place in the American experience invite and reward reading and reflection.
—New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
Ugg Duffield Throw Blanket II The blanket is made from a buttery-soft cotton blend and has a velvety finish with a trim border around the edges that improves durability and prevents fraying.
—Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 27 Sep. 2025
The Olukai Slide is stylish, cushy, and easy to slip on and off, while the Cloudrunner 2 Waterproof Sneakers offer breathable support and durability no matter where your adventures take you.
—Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 27 Sep. 2025
These rare materials aren’t just scientific curiosities but vital in industries that demand resilience and durability.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 26 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for durability
Noun
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That continuity blurs the interiors with the outside world.—
Kathy Barnes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Oct. 2025
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Amid the churn in Europe and globally, with trenchant nationalism on the rise, and a war raging in Ukraine just 1,200 miles from the palace, many might say that having a hereditary royal as their head of state offers some reassuring continuity, acting as a counterweight to political upheaval.—
Vivienne Walt,
Time,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The assessment by the Washington, DC think tank outlined how Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SCNC) had directed military and civilian officials to designate successors in the event of leadership disruption to ensure continuation in the event of war.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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In Israel, Netanyahu will need to get the approval of the far-right members of his government, who in the past have resisted anything short of a continuation of the war and the final takeover of the Gaza Strip by Israel.—
Asher Kaufman,
The Conversation,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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This growth is a continuance of the surge in oil production resulting from the shale boom that began earlier this century.—
Robert Rapier,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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The court rejected a continuance filing by Vagovic.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
17 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Overwintering dahlias as perennials takes patience, persistence, and a little bit of trial and error.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 Oct. 2025
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The persistence of this military alliance can best be explained by a lack of alternative Atlanticist structures.—
JENNIFER KAVANAGH,
Foreign Affairs,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Durability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/durability. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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