as in continuity
uninterrupted or lasting existence
the endurance of his love for his wife was not arrested even by her death
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Recent Examples of endurance
Decades later, women who lived through that experience revisit the footage, prompting a broader reckoning with institutional power, social exclusion and the endurance of inequality.
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 15 Apr. 2026
Just ask Coca-Cola executive chairman James Quincey, who says his rise to the top had less to do with careful planning and more to do with endurance.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 14 Apr. 2026
Connecting with past passions, the power of stepping out of the mainstream, joy found in wild places, fulfillment inherent in endurance sport.
—Literary Hub, 14 Apr. 2026
Cleaning the dust out of the corners of my stairs didn’t require nearly as much arm endurance, either.
—Adam Campbell-Schmitt, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 Apr. 2026
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 15 Apr. 2026
Just ask Coca-Cola executive chairman James Quincey, who says his rise to the top had less to do with careful planning and more to do with endurance.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 14 Apr. 2026
Connecting with past passions, the power of stepping out of the mainstream, joy found in wild places, fulfillment inherent in endurance sport.
—Literary Hub, 14 Apr. 2026
Cleaning the dust out of the corners of my stairs didn’t require nearly as much arm endurance, either.
—Adam Campbell-Schmitt, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for endurance
Noun
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And there is a strong sense of legacy and continuity at Yollocalli; many of the artists involved with the program are alumni.—
Edward Keegan,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Apr. 2026
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Through regular readiness drills, business continuity planning, and cross-department collaboration, employees are trained to respond effectively to many types of natural disasters.—
Cox Communications,
Oc Register,
17 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Many wonder if Iger’s continuation as executive chair factored into Bob Chapek’s short tenure and Iger’s sudden return to the CEO job.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
15 Apr. 2026
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There’s no question, just by the numbers alone, that October 7th meant the continuation of processes long under way.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
15 Apr. 2026
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Both represent persistence, innovation, and trusting our instincts.—
Perrie Samotin,
Glamour,
8 Apr. 2026
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Over time, the collection expanded—through donations, acquisitions, and O’Connor’s persistence.—
Jimmy Jellinek,
SPIN,
7 Apr. 2026
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Because the case will be decided by Cook County Judge Carl Boyd instead of a jury, the trial is not subject to the same time pressures and may have long continuances.—
Evy Lewis,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
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His next court appearance is set for April 2, where he is expected to be arraigned, after his attorney asked for a continuance in court Wednesday, Asregadoo said.—
Aldo Toledo,
San Francisco Chronicle,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Endurance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/endurance. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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