lastingness

noun

as in durability

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  1. durability
  2. permanence
  3. uniformity
  4. consistency
Noun
  • Copper responds instantly for precision, while stainless steel delivers durability and versatility across all cooktops – including induction.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Why durability matters far from paved roads Solar panels sitting on the roof of a building have a relatively peaceful life.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of durability
Noun
  • Historically designed for permanence, their strength in preserving knowledge now hinders rapid response to concurrent global shifts.
    — David Rosowsky, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • One of the album’s most profound moments arrives via director David Cronenberg, who muses on change and permanence in his gravelly tenor.
    — Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 24 July 2026
Definition of permanence
Noun
  • The metaphor matters because good governance is not uniformity.
    — Gerald J. Leonard, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Patchworked textile blocks create an almost one-of-one look, a far cry from the uniformity of big-box stores and large swaths of single fabrics.
    — Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 4 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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