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

This closet organizer, which is held in place by sturdy over-the-door hooks, has 24 durable mesh pockets that hold up to 12 pairs of shoes. —Mia Huelsbeck, People.com, 10 Aug. 2025

The most durable traction is going to companies where the origin story and operating values are tightly aligned — not just grafted on for effect. —Peter Su, Rolling Stone, 8 Aug. 2025

It is crafted from durable and lightweight nylon and features a modern, streamlined silhouette. —Nora Colomer 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, 31 July 2025

Still, Cease is one of the most durable starters in baseball who has two Top-5 Cy Young Award finishes on his resume. —Jon Paul Hoornstra, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 July 2025

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