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
• stanch
• 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

The procedure, in which gel polish is applied and then cured under a lamp, results in a shiny, durable manicure that lasts around two weeks. —Holly Burns, Time, 30 Sep. 2025

Loro Piana began supplying uniforms for the Ryder Cup in 2023, building on a legacy of decades of making durable but fashionable sportswear for not just golf but also sailing, skiing, yachting, and horseback riding. —Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 30 Sep. 2025

The knife combines Japanese knife-making techniques with German engineering principles to make for an ultra-durable knife. —Christopher Murray May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 30 Sep. 2025

Instead of stuffing the extra duvet covers between your sweaters, consider shopping retailers that house their linen sets in durable canvas bags, like Cozy Earth. —Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 29 Sep. 2025

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