This seems expensive, but it's so durable it will pay off in the long run.
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Durable
/ˈdʊɹəbəl/
Synonyms for "durable" (272 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (55)
Adjective(21 words)
long-lastingarchival findingarchival manuscriptarchival recordarmored earth wirebest endurancebombproofbrawnierbroad extentconstitutional resiliencecontinuous habitatcopesetticcultural durabilitydependable executiondurable weatherproof coatingdutch strengthefficient applianceendurableenduringeverlasting
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extensive monograph
Noun(10 words)
Verb(1 words)
Strong matches (81)
Noun(15 words)
firmfixedfrozengristlyhardhardyheavyimmobileimmutableindestructibleintactintransientinveterateinviolatelastingleatherlikeleatherylong lastinglong livedlong standing
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long termlong-lastinglong-livedlong-standinglong-termlongevallongevousmacrobioticmassiveof long durationof long standingperdurableperduringperennialpermanentperpetualpersistentpersisting
Adjective(25 words)
firm basisflintierflintiestgeneral muscular endurancehardierhardwearingheavy-dutyimperishableincorruptibleindestructibleintact organism modellastinglasting impactlasting memorylong term goallong term viabilitylong-livedlong-wearinglow fragilitynonbreakable
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Adverb(2 words)
most lasting practicemost solid structure
Determiner(1 words)
no tearing
Related words (136)
Adjective(58 words)
professional-gradequality materialsresilientresilient designresilient ecosystemsresilient networksresilient social networkreusablerobustrobust constructionrobust empirical evidencerobust evidence basesrobust governmental oversightrobust statisticrobusterrobustestroman brandingrough handlingruggedestrustproof
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solid fillersolid matter the materialsolid performancesolid structure designstable community structurestable political systemstable routinestable social orderstable societysteelystormproofstrong effectstrong hintstrong motivationsstrong physical evidencestrong push for reformstrongerstrongest mechanical couplingstructural qualitystructural resiliencestructural stabilitysturdiersturdieststurdysubstantial entitysubstantial numbersustainable citysustainable farmingsustainable growthsustainable practicesustainable system designsustainable textilestoughtoughestunbreakableundestroyableweatherableweatherproof bag
Verb(3 words)
quiescentreliableremainingresistantrigidropyruggedsempervirentserviceablesinewysolidsoundstablestaticstationarystayingsteadfaststeadystiffstout
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Noun(22 words)
resilient organizationreusable software componentrugged coastshelfsolid surface materialstabilestable organic matterstalwartstaying powerstopped tearingstress test passstrong educational backgroundsturdy networksubstantial differencesustainable fisheries managementtrampingvehicle gradewatering can handleweatherproofweatherproof coatings
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withstandingwork capacities
Adverb(1 words)
strongly bonded solid
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: long-lasting, abiding, adamantine, age-long, aged.
- Sentence evidence is available for durable, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wordnet, opengloss, moby, derived_reverse, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "durable".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "durable"
Keep "durable" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "durable" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "durable", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "durable" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
6 entriesMore specific
6 entriescorrosion resistant steeldurable appliancedurable fabrichardwearing metalhardwearing polymerlong lasting car battery
Collocations
6 entriesdurable constructiondurable designdurable fabricdurable goodsdurable materialdurable plastic
Inflections
2 entriesmore durablemost durable
Derivations
3 entriessimilar
3 entriesSample sentences
14 total sentences available.
These trousers are made of durable cloth.
Source: tatoeba (60953)
The rooftop is durable and watertight.
Source: tatoeba (1428436)
It seems durable enough.
Source: tatoeba (4502000)
Showing 4 of 14 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "durable"?
Closest matches include long-lasting, abiding, adamantine, age-long, aged.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "durable"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.