endurance
noun
en·dur·ance
in-ˈdu̇r-ən(t)s 
-ˈdyu̇r-,
en-
1
: the ability to withstand hardship or adversity
especially
: the ability to sustain a prolonged stressful effort or activity
a marathon runner's endurance
2
: the act or an instance of enduring or suffering
endurance of many hardships
3
: permanence, duration
the endurance of the play's importance
Synonyms
Examples of endurance in a Sentence
The exercise program is designed to increase both strength and endurance.
the endurance of his love for his wife was not arrested even by her death
Recent Examples on the Web
There are building tasks, memory challenges, speed obstacles and endurance quests such as keeping your balance.
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Dewayne Bevil, Orlando Sentinel, 26 June 2024
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Swift, 34, seemingly responded to Grohl during her Eras show on Sunday, taking a moment to thank her team for their show endurance.
—Naledi Ushe, USA TODAY, 25 June 2024
Study co-author Patrick Sharman told the BBC this could be because horses are being bred for speed rather than endurance.
—Sorcha Bradley, The Week Uk, theweek, 18 June 2024
First of all, as a reality TV format, The Bachelor is an endurance athlete.
—Jodi McAlister, Peoplemag, 1 June 2024
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Dewayne Bevil, Orlando Sentinel, 26 June 2024
Taylor Swift's Eras Tour from VIP tent:Paul McCartney, Cate Blanchett and Jon Bon Jovi watch
Swift, 34, seemingly responded to Grohl during her Eras show on Sunday, taking a moment to thank her team for their show endurance.
—Naledi Ushe, USA TODAY, 25 June 2024
Study co-author Patrick Sharman told the BBC this could be because horses are being bred for speed rather than endurance.
—Sorcha Bradley, The Week Uk, theweek, 18 June 2024
First of all, as a reality TV format, The Bachelor is an endurance athlete.
—Jodi McAlister, Peoplemag, 1 June 2024
See all Example Sentences for endurance
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endurance
noun
en·dur·ance
in-ˈd(y)u̇r-ən(t)s
1
: the quality of lasting or of being permanent
2
: the ability to withstand hardship, adversity, or stress
athletes need to develop endurance
3
: suffering sense 1
endurance of many hardships
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