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
Reebok uses its Floatride Court EVA midsole and Griptonite rubber outsole, both for support and durability.
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Tim Newcomb, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
Researchers said the hybrid structure was designed to independently control durability and recyclability, a longstanding challenge in polymer and textile recycling systems.
—Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 18 May 2026
The Renchi is made from three types of steel, selected for high tensile strength and surface durability.
—New Atlas, 18 May 2026
The enamel coating also makes cleanup easier and adds extra durability.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 May 2026
Testing the implant Before animal testing, researchers evaluated the implant’s durability and electrical performance in laboratory experiments.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 15 May 2026
According to our source, the Kirkland Travel Pants are some of the most popular, thanks to their durability and quality.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 15 May 2026
The hedge fund manager said investors have become overly concerned about Microsoft's competitive positioning in AI and the durability of growth at its Azure cloud business.
—Yun Li,fred Imbert, CNBC, 15 May 2026
Mandatory frontier-model approval simultaneously fails the targeting, counterfactual durability, and enforceability tests.
—Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 15 May 2026
Tim Newcomb, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
Researchers said the hybrid structure was designed to independently control durability and recyclability, a longstanding challenge in polymer and textile recycling systems.
—Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 18 May 2026
The Renchi is made from three types of steel, selected for high tensile strength and surface durability.
—New Atlas, 18 May 2026
The enamel coating also makes cleanup easier and adds extra durability.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 May 2026
Testing the implant Before animal testing, researchers evaluated the implant’s durability and electrical performance in laboratory experiments.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 15 May 2026
According to our source, the Kirkland Travel Pants are some of the most popular, thanks to their durability and quality.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 15 May 2026
The hedge fund manager said investors have become overly concerned about Microsoft's competitive positioning in AI and the durability of growth at its Azure cloud business.
—Yun Li,fred Imbert, CNBC, 15 May 2026
Mandatory frontier-model approval simultaneously fails the targeting, counterfactual durability, and enforceability tests.
—Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 15 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for durability
Noun
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The inaccuracies—octopuses are solitary and short-lived, while organizations require sustained collaboration and multi-year continuity—are minor and easily acknowledged.—
Steve Denning,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
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To ensure continuity, Arlene asked her niece, Betty Smith, her husband Truman, and family to become partners at Satsuma.—
Nancy Vienneau,
Southern Living,
17 May 2026
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Lechtzin said the lawsuit also seeks compensation for benefits, including the continuation of medical coverage, retirement contributions, unused vacation and sick time.—
NBC South Florida,
NBC news,
14 May 2026
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Spain and Slovenia are unlikely to come back, and a continuation of Netanyahu military policies could mean other countries join the boycott, resulting in a potential scrapping of the contest in 2027 with that much revenue exiting.—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
13 May 2026
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After recently failing to obtain a five-month continuance of his trial, Kapoor’s defense lawyers — Don Samuel, Jane Raskin and Fred Schwartz — quickly pivoted to working out the plea deal with federal prosecutors.—
Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
15 May 2026
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After a not guilty plea and two years of continuances, his state trial was scheduled to begin on January 26 but has been delayed again, according to court records.—
Andy Rose,
CNN Money,
14 May 2026
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The thesis, as Zidni frames it, is that Indonesian cinema’s next phase cannot rely on individual producers’ persistence.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
15 May 2026
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That sustained workplace exposure and relationship based learning environments strengthen college persistence and long term economic mobility outcomes.—
Kelby Woodard,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Durability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/durability. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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