lastingness

noun

as in durability

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  1. durability
  2. permanence
  3. uniformity
  4. consistency
Noun
  • Iroko is an African hardwood that is noted for its beauty and durability.
    — James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 8 Nov. 2026
  • However, long-term durability under continuous exposure to high-altitude winds, changing weather conditions, and mechanical stress will need to be demonstrated through extended operation.
    — Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of durability
Noun
  • Governance can give permanence to a way of thinking patiently developed over time.
    — Walid Chiniara, Forbes.com, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Much ink has been spilled over Judd’s commitment to permanent installation in Marfa, but the architecture makes clear that permanence was never a matter of fixing an arrangement once and for all.
    — Julian Rose, Artforum, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of permanence
Noun
  • While it was designed to bring nationwide uniformity and stability to college athletics, its deficiencies are manifold.
    — Bruce Svare, Sportico.com, 17 Oct. 2026
  • In her recent guest essay for the Sun Sentinel, Erika Donalds would have readers believe that David Jolly’s education plan threatens parental choice and seeks to impose uniformity on Florida’s schools.
    — Crystal Etienne, Sun Sentinel, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of uniformity
Noun
  • There are more mouths to feed in Pittsburgh this year, and while this matchup could be high-scoring, the consistency and upside remain in question.
    — Jonathan Rubin, Charlotte Observer, 11 Nov. 2026
  • Since then, what has escaped him and the club has been consistency.
    — Damian Calhoun, Daily News, 11 Nov. 2026
Definition of consistency
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“Lastingness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lastingness. Accessed 13 Nov. 2026.

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