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
The company says the phone's Ceramic Shield 2 will provide greater durability and scratch resistance.
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James Powel, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025
The unit is housed in an all-aluminum chassis with precision CNC machining to provide both durability and efficient heat dissipation.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
The new ceramic shield technology will also be featured on the back of the Air model to ensure enhanced durability despite the thinner profile — indeed, Apple says this model is tougher than any previous iPhone.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2025
The Pro models also shift from titanium to aluminum, using a unibody construction that improves durability alongside Ceramic Shield glass on the front and back.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 9 Sep. 2025
On that note, the aluminum chassis meets military-grade durability standards, protecting your device from hazards like extreme temperatures or accidental drops.
—PC Magazine, 9 Sep. 2025
That includes products designed for durability, reparability and recyclability as well as those offered through secondhand services.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 8 Sep. 2025
Trials with healthier patients will truly test the durability of the organs, Riella said.
—Nadia Kounang, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2025
Someone else who walks over 28,000 steps a day and stands on their feet for long periods of time attested to the shoe’s durability.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Sep. 2025
James Powel, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025
The unit is housed in an all-aluminum chassis with precision CNC machining to provide both durability and efficient heat dissipation.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
The new ceramic shield technology will also be featured on the back of the Air model to ensure enhanced durability despite the thinner profile — indeed, Apple says this model is tougher than any previous iPhone.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2025
The Pro models also shift from titanium to aluminum, using a unibody construction that improves durability alongside Ceramic Shield glass on the front and back.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 9 Sep. 2025
On that note, the aluminum chassis meets military-grade durability standards, protecting your device from hazards like extreme temperatures or accidental drops.
—PC Magazine, 9 Sep. 2025
That includes products designed for durability, reparability and recyclability as well as those offered through secondhand services.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 8 Sep. 2025
Trials with healthier patients will truly test the durability of the organs, Riella said.
—Nadia Kounang, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2025
Someone else who walks over 28,000 steps a day and stands on their feet for long periods of time attested to the shoe’s durability.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for durability
Noun
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If the continuity, cohesion and familiarity offered by those who stayed does not prove enough to keep Leeds in the league, the inability to sell efficiently in the summer window will be seen as one of the failings.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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Once again, Tesla’s board has sided with continuity, betting that the upside of locking Musk in outweighs the turbulence of pushing him aside.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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It was described as a continuation of the story that was established in the films.—
Lynette Rice,
Deadline,
9 Sep. 2025
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Assuring the continuation of this gem means finding spots on future schedules to place it.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Judge Lipner ruled that there would be no further continuances in the case.—
Christina Dugan Ramirez , Tracy Wright,
FOXNews.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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According to Cross County Circuit Court records, on July 1, a continuance was granted in the matter, and no trial date has been set.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
25 Aug. 2025
Noun
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While individual particles may be microscopic, their sheer numbers and persistence pose a long-term hazard.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Sep. 2025
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Other risks include data poisoning, context hijacking and large language model (LLM) memory persistence, where cached queries or context reuse could expose sensitive information to subsequent users.—
Camellia Chan,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Durability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/durability. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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