lastingness

noun

Definition of lastingnessnext
as in durability

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  1. permanence
  2. uniformity
  3. consistency
Noun
  • The idea of interior design trends can seem a little nonsensical: the whole point of a home is a sense of permanence, while the fleeting nature of trends suggests the opposite.
    Elise Taylor, Vogue, 6 Jan. 2025
  • For years, towering trees stood as symbols of strength and stability, their wide canopies offering beauty, shade and a comforting sense of permanence.
    Leonie H. Mattison, MBA, EdD, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of permanence
Noun
  • Beard bans have previously been implemented in the military due to operational safety and uniformity.
    Marni Rose McFall, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Grade inflation is a serious issue that questions the validity and uniformity of what a high school diploma really means.
    Bonnie Kleffman, Austin American-Statesman, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of uniformity
Noun
  • Automation also creates a set-it-and-forget-it system that fosters consistency.
    True Tamplin, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
  • Turn on the water and run the garbage disposal until the ice cubes become the consistency of a slushy.
    Julia Mitchem, Architectural Digest, 30 Dec. 2024
Definition of consistency
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lasting (beyond)

lastingness

lastly

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