ENDURANCE Synonyms: 36 Similar and Opposite Words

endurance

noun

in-ˈdu̇r-ən(t)s

Definition of endurance

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 Meetings that used to feel energizing start feeling like endurance events. — Matt Emma, USA Today, 3 Aug. 2026 Across nearly every measurable athletic performance, from sprinting and jumping to throwing, lifting and endurance, elite male performances exceed elite female performances. — Jon Root Outkick, FOXNews.com, 2 Aug. 2026 Staying hydrated may improve your exercise endurance and comfort. — Hannah Harper, HEALTH, 2 Aug. 2026 Purja, a former British army soldier, raised the profile of climbing on the world stage by repeatedly breaking records as a measure of endurance. — Sophia Saifi, CNN Money, 1 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for endurance

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Noun

Despite undeniable talent, Reyna has lacked continuity and a consistent role.

— Clemente Lisi, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Meyer takes pains to recover the German continuities in Arendt’s life.

— David Denby, New Yorker, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of continuity

Noun

The mechanics of that phase, lockups, secondary markets, continuation funds, and the pressure venture firms are under to finally return capital to their own investors, are becoming just as important to understand as the IPOs themselves.

— Steven Dudash, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
The Cubs begin a six-game trip to Kansas City and Washington, which will be a test ride for the new starters and the continuation of Counsell’s seasonlong challenge of piecing together the pitching puzzle.

— Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of continuation

Noun

On Wednesday night, Budapest recorded its warmest overnight temperature on record, with temperatures falling only to 28 C (82 F), underscoring the persistence of the extreme heat.

— ABC News, ABC News, 6 Aug. 2026
This quiet midseason retirement, following his last game on July 25, highlights the often-unheralded end to dedicated minor league careers, even for those showing persistence and loyalty to a single franchise.

— Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of persistence

Noun

His hearing, during which he was served a life sentence, occurred this month after the defense requested multiple continuances.

— Eleanor Jacobs, PEOPLE, 15 July 2026
Commissioners who voted against the continuance were John Dillon, Daniel Moriarty, Gregg West and Brian Murphy.

— Jordan Smith, IndyStar, 15 July 2026

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