Synonyms of durable

durable

adjective

as in sturdy

able to exist for a long time with retention of original qualities, abilities, or capabilities

durable fabric

They were amazed at how durable the tent was despite its frequent use.

Related Words

• sturdy
• permanent
• lasting
• unbreakable
• enduring
• strong
• everlasting
• rugged
• hardy
• vigorous
• hardened
• indestructible
• tough
• cast-iron
• stout
• toughened
• hard
• stable
• resilient
• hard-bitten
• tenacious
• inured
• imperishable
• immortal
• inextinguishable
• unyielding
• staunch
• staying
• stalwart

Dissimilar Words

• fragile
• flimsy
• delicate
• breakable
• frail
• soft
• perishable
• weak
• destructible
• tender
• worn
• temporary
• transient
• weakened
• extinguishable
• wasted
• enfeebled
• exhausted
• mortal
• nonhardy
• worn-out
• enervated
• sapped
• run-down

Synonym Chooser

How does the adjective durable contrast with its synonyms?

Some common synonyms of durable are lasting, permanent, and stable. While all these words mean "enduring for so long as to seem fixed or established," durable implies power to resist destructive agencies.

durable fabrics

When would lasting be a good substitute for durable?

In some situations, the words lasting and durable are roughly equivalent. However, lasting implies a capacity to continue indefinitely.

a book that left a lasting impression on me

When is permanent a more appropriate choice than durable?

While in some cases nearly identical to durable, permanent adds usually the implication of being designed or planned to stand or continue indefinitely.

permanent living arrangements

When could stable be used to replace durable?

The meanings of stable and durable largely overlap; however, stable implies lastingness because of resistance to being overturned or displaced.

a stable government

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of durable

Gaza’s new normal seems to be a ceasefire that is both fragile and durable. —Oren Liebermann, CNN Money, 29 Oct. 2025

Additionally, acrylic and fiberglass are not as durable as cast iron and can scratch more easily. —Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 28 Oct. 2025

Denim 21 Micron was born from their exclusive 21 Micron wool, providing a performance fabric that is resistant, breathable and durable — Vitale Barberis Canonico proposes using the fabric for a suit for an everyday wearable style that emphasizes refinement yet practicality. —Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2025

Flocking involves adding a layer of durable but soft material to the top of the mattress. —Bestreviews, Mercury News, 28 Oct. 2025

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