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
Nonetheless, the team discovered that, in endurance trainers, certain biomarkers of inflammation and cellular aging were much lower than control samples.
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New Atlas, 4 July 2025
Going through that physical endurance test turns into a bonding thing.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
The 21-day endurance cycling event features nearly 185 riders competing to hoist the Coupe de Omnisports (Omnisports Cup) at the finish line.
—Rudie Obias, HollywoodReporter, 3 July 2025
What Abramović reminds me is that real longevity comes from endurance and transformation, of knowing when to disappear, and when to reemerge differently.
—Ellen O'Connell Whittet
june 25, Literary Hub, 25 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for endurance
New Atlas, 4 July 2025
Going through that physical endurance test turns into a bonding thing.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
The 21-day endurance cycling event features nearly 185 riders competing to hoist the Coupe de Omnisports (Omnisports Cup) at the finish line.
—Rudie Obias, HollywoodReporter, 3 July 2025
What Abramović reminds me is that real longevity comes from endurance and transformation, of knowing when to disappear, and when to reemerge differently.
—Ellen O'Connell Whittet
june 25, Literary Hub, 25 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for endurance
Recent Examples of Synonyms for endurance
Noun
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Turnover is relentless, making continuity and relationship-building a challenge.—
Madeline Heim,
jsonline.com,
26 July 2025
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This conversation has been edited for length, clarity and continuity.—
Megan Poinski,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
Noun
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In addition to the continuation of the grocery tax, Aurora is also proposing doubling its hotel occupancy tax rate of 3%.—
R. Christian Smith,
Chicago Tribune,
14 July 2025
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Made of paper and plastic, the work is a continuation of Diana’s use of the piñata artistic technique and continues her commentary on women’s labor.—
Michael James Rocha,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 July 2025
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Today, those same companies pay Espinoza five-figure speaking fees to train and inspire their senior leaders — proof that persistence, when paired with purpose, creates its own path.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
26 July 2025
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For disillusioned progressives feeling powerless to stop President Trump’s initiatives, La Follette’s career exemplifies the value of rejecting the siren song of frustration and complacency in favor of persistence in pursuing progressive ideals.—
Time,
Time,
16 July 2025
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Due to this last-minute withdrawal, the court granted continuance to allow James to hire new legal counsel and allow the new attorneys time to review the case.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
13 July 2025
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Seemingly shaken from witnessing the three arrests, the woman broke down crying in the waiting room after her hearing, at which the judge granted a continuance of her case.—
Emma Seiwell,
New York Daily News,
20 June 2025
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“Endurance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/endurance. Accessed 31 Jul. 2025.
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