DURABILITY Synonyms: 36 Similar and Opposite Words

durability

noun

Definition of durability

as in continuity

uninterrupted or lasting existence the durability of the novel's popularity since it was first published in the 1930s

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Recent Examples of durability Technique works well in testing This strategy optimizes both the transport and perovskite layers together, driving efficiency and durability to record levels. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 26 Oct. 2026 Today jeans are worn worldwide and valued not only for their durability and comfort but also for their ability to transcend boundaries of class, gender, age, and national identity. — Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Oct. 2026 Questions also remain about long-term durability, electrical output, and biocompatibility, particularly because PZT contains the bioenemy number one – lead – and would need to be safely isolated from surrounding tissue. — New Atlas, 23 Oct. 2026 The water-resistant quilted stitching adds durability without extra weight. — Kaitlin Gates, Travel + Leisure, 22 Oct. 2026 But Brents, a former second-round pick of the Colts, must display durability to earn another contract here. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 22 Oct. 2026 Titanium is used for the Duo's enclosure, providing durability, according to Apple. — Mackenzie Sigalos, CNBC, 20 Oct. 2026 This feedstock swap has no impact on performance; the fibers still deliver the stretch, recovery and durability that the industry associates with Lycra® fiber. — Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2026

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Noun

Thomas said the plenum should prepare the ground for Xi's fourth term and reinforce expectations of political and policy continuity.

— KANIS LEUNG, Arkansas Online, 27 Oct. 2026
In the end, Lula's message of continuity and a focus on social spending prevailed.

— Catherine Osborn, NPR, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of continuity

Noun

Over the summer, NBIM CEO Nicolai Tangen told CNBC that investors should not expect a continuation of the bumper gains seen in the stock market in the first half of this year.

— Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2026
The silhouette was mostly formfitting and streamlined, with emphasis at the hips and waist and a continuation of the contrasting sheer, black fabric running down the column skirt.

— Julia Teti, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of continuation

Noun

Court records show Ramirez appeared in court Thursday for a status hearing, and a Johnson County judge granted his attorney continuance.

— Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 16 Oct. 2026
To meet the deadline, the groups allege that immigration judges are refusing to grant continuances of longer than three weeks.

— ABC News, ABC News, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of continuance

Noun

Of course, the persistence of traders to keep doubling down on AI could also be a sign of a bubble.

— Jason Ma, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2026
Passion opens the door, but sustainability requires strong partnerships, financial discipline, persistence and good operations.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 15 Oct. 2026

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