ENDURANCE Synonyms: 36 Similar and Opposite Words

endurance

noun

in-ˈdu̇r-ən(t)s

Definition of endurance

as in continuity

uninterrupted or lasting existence the endurance of his love for his wife was not arrested even by her death

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Recent Examples of endurance Luke Cancilla, a runner and physical therapist who works primarily with endurance runners and cyclists, said Hains Point is a particularly safe environment because there are fewer obstacles such as traffic, stoplights and sidewalks. — Rachel Treisman, NPR, 23 Oct. 2026 The new plant in South Carolina will expand fuel output and operational endurance for large commercial power reactors, while the eVinci trials provide experimental data to refine software for high-temperature microreactor systems. — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 22 Oct. 2026 In an age when traveling anywhere but the front of the plane feels like a test of endurance, the Singapore Airlines crew can help make a 19-hour flight pass quickly. — Laura Dannen Redman, Robb Report, 22 Oct. 2026 Muscle endurance, physical activity, training experience, and joint health may also influence performance. — Kristen Gasnick, Verywell Health, 22 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for endurance

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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

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

Definition of persistence

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

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