sturdiness

as in reliability
the ability to withstand force or stress without being distorted, dislodged, or damaged demonstrated the suitcase's sturdiness by dropping it from a third-floor window

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Noun
  • Both our regional electric grid manager and federal agencies have issued dire warnings of a near-term electricity reliability cliff as Maryland is closing baseload power plants prematurely with no reliable replacements in sight.
    David T. Stevenson, Baltimore Sun, 22 Jan. 2025
  • In contrast, Eurostar’s low ranking reflects its steep prices and poor reliability score.
    Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • The Dixon Injury Firm understands that an injury can turn your life upside down, impacting your physical and emotional well-being, as well as your financial stability.
    William Jones, USA TODAY, 16 Jan. 2025
  • Intergenerational Wealth: Lessons From ‘Old Money’ Families with generational wealth often rely on nontraditional assets to preserve their financial stability over decades.
    Anushree Jain, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Amidst these challenges, ‘Vallejo’ shines a light on the resilience of young athletes who find solace and strength on the baseball field.
    Katcy Stephan, Variety, 23 Jan. 2025
  • Its strength also has to do with the water under the ice and the distribution of the load on the ice, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.
    Don Sweeney, Sacramento Bee, 23 Jan. 2025
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“Sturdiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sturdiness. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.

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