durability

noun

Definition of durabilitynext
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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  1. continuity
  2. continuation
  3. continuance
  4. persistence
Noun
  • Rafizi, the economic minister, knows that there are still concerns over policy continuity, considering the current more stable political climate is a more recent development.
    Paolo Confino, Fortune Asia, 14 Jan. 2025
  • Visualizing these risks through tools like global risk heatmaps helps create a clearer picture of where business continuity might be threatened.
    Jochen Schwenk, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
Definition of continuity
Noun
  • That film will supposedly serve as a continuation of Fast X and a bridge to Fast X: Part 2.
    Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 6 Jan. 2025
  • One path leads to the continuation of a broken system, one that prioritizes profits over people and leaves both patients and workers to suffer.
    Janel L Medina, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of continuation
Noun
  • September 2024 brought the continuance of one of the nation’s biggest problems, school shootings.
    Visual Editors, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
  • At a brief hearing Wednesday, Acree’s attorney, Edward Berrigan of the Missouri State Public Defender’s office, asked for a continuance so that the public defenders who handle death penalty cases could be reassigned, the Kansas City Star reported.
    San Diego Union-Tribune, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 May 2024
Definition of continuance
Noun
  • All this leads to the persistence of small pockets of jihadist sympathizers in the West, whether lone wolves or small clusters, who consume (and produce) ISIS propaganda and at times activate themselves to carry out attacks.
    Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
  • Together, this creates an environment where persistence and self-belief lead to greater success and achievement. 2.
    Mark Travers, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025
Definition of persistence
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