lastingness

noun

as in durability

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lastingness
  1. durability
  2. permanence
  3. uniformity
  4. consistency
Noun
  • Then, Djokovic had the skills to blow his opponents away, but could also grind them down if needed, knowing that his superior fitness and durability would more than likely win out.
    — Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 5 July 2026
  • Quality clothing comes down to a combination of durability and longevity — with a dash of style thrown in to keep every outfit looking fresh all season.
    — Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 5 July 2026
Definition of durability
Noun
  • Approaches that are designed for iteration instead of permanence.
    — Duane Tursi, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
  • The kind that turns novelty into permanence.
    — Datwon Thomas, VIBE.com, 25 June 2026
Definition of permanence
Noun
  • This unexpected uniformity, appearing in nearly 90% of 20,000 stories from four distinct AIs, defies assumptions of random composition or independent operation.
    — Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
  • The glossy uniformity of the images also serves a political purpose, Anishanslin said.
    — Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 3 July 2026
Definition of uniformity
Noun
  • There was nothing really else at stake other than consistency and pride.
    — Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 1 July 2026
  • None of it requires much beyond consistency, and the payoff extends well past better hearing in a noisy room.
    — Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 July 2026
Definition of consistency
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“Lastingness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lastingness. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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