NONPERISHABLE Synonyms: 42 Similar and Opposite Words

nonperishable

adjective

Definition of nonperishable

as in durable

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Recent Examples of nonperishable As students moved out of the dorms in the spring, the university collected a whopping 32,000 pounds of clothing, household items, shoes, bedding, and nonperishable food, setting a new record for move-out donations. — Jack Springgate, CBS News, 22 June 2026 No evacuation order has been issued, but county officials said the site offers cleaner air, masks, bottled water, nonperishable food and information from public health and air quality officials. — Sydney Barragan, Daily News, 20 June 2026 And, be sure to stock it with water, shoes, nonperishable food, medications, a first aid kit and maybe a change of clothes. — Donna Vickroy, Chicago Tribune, 19 June 2026 Community members can place nonperishable food inside the boxes or take items at any time, according to the city. — Joseph Flaherty, Arkansas Online, 17 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for nonperishable

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Adjective

At a bare minimum, the league would want to split the total cost of installing and maintaining grass in stadiums where more durable turf is the norm.

— Armando Salguero OutKick, FOXNews.com, 20 July 2026
Design outdoor spaces for function, comfort, and weather; plan for shade, durable materials, and maintenance needs.

— Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 July 2026

Definition of durable

Adjective

Key concerns for investors include the company's existing debt, the substantial proceeds already taken by private owners, and the concentrated control Blackstone will retain post-offering.

— Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
If the impact centres are on the same line, Babcock will need to find substantial wingers to play with Ryan Nugent-Hopkins on the second unit, or Stan Bowman will need to find a second-line centre.

— Allan Mitchell, New York Times, 20 July 2026

Definition of substantial

Adjective

Made from rust-resistant, double-layered aluminum, the table feels light enough to move around, but also sturdy enough not to blow over in a storm.

— Sarah Scott, Southern Living, 19 July 2026
Odysseus also prided himself on being the only person able to string his sturdy bow.

— Tanya Fedak, Variety, 18 July 2026

Definition of sturdy

Adjective

Favorable rainfall trends across major producing nations, including Spain, have paved the way for a solid global yield for the upcoming harvest, Valdés said, consolidating a more robust and balanced global supply.

— Sam Meredith, CNBC, 17 July 2026
To solve this degradation problem, the research team focused on a specific sulfide solid electrolyte known as lithium phosphorus sulfur chloride (LPSCl).

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 17 July 2026

Definition of solid

Adjective

Often grown as a companion plant for vegetables, borage (Borago officinalis) is a hardy annual with periwinkle blue flowers that attract pollinators and other beneficial insects.

— Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 July 2026
Common geraniums grow in USDA zones 9-12, but there are other varieties—like hardy geraniums—that can grow in zones 3-9 as well.

— The Spruce, The Spruce, 11 July 2026

Definition of hardy

Adjective

According to park factor, the run-scoring environment at Sutter Health the past two seasons is the second-most robust in the majors, behind only Coors Field.

— Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 21 July 2026
For everyone’s peace of mind, robust security measures must be put in place to ensure that only genuine factory software can be installed and that hackers are locked out.

— Michael Harley, ArsTechnica, 21 July 2026

Definition of robust

Adjective

Buettner said the overnight cooling makes the rice starch resistant, so the body absorbs it more slowly and blood sugar does not spike.

— Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026
The viaduct also incorporates earthquake-resistant engineering, enabling Japan’s high-speed rail network to safely operate in one of the world’s most earthquake-prone countries.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 14 July 2026

Definition of resistant

Adjective

After a strong start to the tournament, the reigning champions teetered on the brink of elimination throughout the knockout stage, trailing Egypt and England until the closing stages, needing extra time to overcome Cape Verde and Switzerland.

— Oliver Kay, New York Times, 20 July 2026
The incoming prime minister grew up in the northwest of England, a part of the country where the Catholic Church has traditionally had a strong presence, and his outlook has been shaped by Catholic teaching.

— Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 20 July 2026

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