lastingness

noun

as in durability

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  1. durability
  2. permanence
  3. uniformity
  4. consistency
Noun
  • The system operated continuously for 3,000 hours, or about four months – a durability that could be important for the economics of green hydrogen.
    — Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 22 Aug. 2026
  • People choose these alternatives for their unique look and practical perks like durability, easy upkeep, or a naturally aging finish.
    — Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of durability
Noun
  • Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet will also be starting school in the UK in September, suggesting at least a level of permanence.
    — Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Historically designed for permanence, their strength in preserving knowledge now hinders rapid response to concurrent global shifts.
    — David Rosowsky, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of permanence
Noun
  • The company calibrates screen uniformity at the factory and uses software compensation to maintain performance as the display ages.
    — Michael Lydick, PC Magazine, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Rather than every curl being coaxed into perfect uniformity, her natural texture is allowed to take up space—frizz, movement, and all.
    — Chloe Burcham, Vogue, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of uniformity
Noun
  • However, few teams have shown such consistency since his arrival in October 2022.
    — Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Specifically in the run game, there were some issues finding consistency in paving lanes for backs Israel Abanikanda, Malik Davis, Phil Mafah (limited reps, rib injury) and Jashaun Corbin.
    — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of consistency
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