durability

noun

Definition of durabilitynext
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for durability
  1. continuity
  2. continuation
  3. continuance
  4. persistence
Noun
  • The Bengals cut the roster down to 53 players on Sunday and there weren’t many surprises in a year where continuity and depth made only a few spots truly feel open to unseating the placeholder.
    — Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 31 Aug. 2026
  • That focus on continuity is perhaps unsurprising given that Ternus, at 51, has spent 25 years climbing Apple’s corporate ladder.
    — Sebastian Herrera, Fortune, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of continuity
Noun
  • The Other Way is returning with the continuation of two couples’ international love stories.
    — Brenton Blanchet, PEOPLE, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Smile 2 manages to be a fun continuation of the silly premise established by its 2022 predecessor, proving that the concept of a creepy smile demon can be taken in creative new directions.
    — Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 1 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
  • Security teams should prioritize execution paths where code can access secrets, create persistence or make system changes, then apply pre-execution controls that can stop or constrain artifacts when their behavior falls outside policy.
    — Ken Ammon, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Hoban says she’s learned that bringing the vintage toys back to life often requires patience, persistence and a little imagination.
    — Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of persistence

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“Durability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/durability. Accessed 7 Sep. 2026.

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