NONPERISHABLE Synonyms: 42 Similar and Opposite Words

nonperishable

adjective

Definition of nonperishable

as in durable

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Recent Examples of nonperishable There were ten of us, with several large sacks of nonperishable items—canned fish, soap, bottled water—along with more than six hundred arepas that the villagers had cooked the night before. — Armando Ledezma, New Yorker, 30 June 2026 As students moved out of the dorms in the spring, the university collected a whopping 32,000 pounds of clothing, household items, shoes, bedding, and nonperishable food, setting a new record for move-out donations. — Jack Springgate, CBS News, 22 June 2026 No evacuation order has been issued, but county officials said the site offers cleaner air, masks, bottled water, nonperishable food and information from public health and air quality officials. — Sydney Barragan, Daily News, 20 June 2026 And, be sure to stock it with water, shoes, nonperishable food, medications, a first aid kit and maybe a change of clothes. — Donna Vickroy, Chicago Tribune, 19 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for nonperishable

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Adjective

Materials that are stiff and strong tend to be good at conducting heat, while materials that are soft and less durable tend to be better at blocking heat.

— Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 12 Oct. 2026
As Josh noted, a lot of this recent fundamental momentum is thought of as cyclical and not durable by the analysts.

— Josh Brown,Sean Russo, CNBC, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of durable

Adjective

For a complicated model with multiple color changes, the waste can become substantial.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 17 Oct. 2026
Its existing capabilities provide a starting point for the conversion, although the transport configuration cannot perform the new mission without substantial modifications.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of substantial

Adjective

The shoes balanced on a slender yet sturdy stiletto heel measuring around three inches.

— Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026
The result has been sturdy economic growth, even as lower-income and even middle-income households have continued to struggle under stubborn inflation and declining earnings.

— Rob Wile, NBC news, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of sturdy

Adjective

Kansas City is investigating how one of its solid waste trucks struck a bicyclist over the weekend, leaving the rider with life-threatening injuries.

— Dylan Lysen, Kansas City Star, 14 Oct. 2026
The Packers themselves have been solid as a team offensively, but notably rank dead last in the league in rushing yards.

— Jonathan Rubin, Charlotte Observer, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of solid

Adjective

Although generally hardy, the plant is susceptible to certain diseases, including anthracnose and bacterial soft rot, as well as pests such as spider mites, caterpillars, and whiteflies.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 Oct. 2026
Cold-hardy brassicas like kale only need to be covered when temperatures fall to 26 to 28°F, and light frosts potentially make these veggies taste better and sweeter.

— Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of hardy

Adjective

Meanwhile, earnings from AI chip suppliers like Taiwan Semiconductor indicate the broader demand environment remains robust.

— Jason Ma, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2026
Amphenol Another robust quarter ahead, analyst Wamsi Mohan, wrote earlier this week ahead of the electronic connector manufacturer's quarterly report.

— Michael Bloom, CNBC, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of robust

Adjective

Also, cases of drug-resistant shillegosis are on the rise in the United States, the CDC said.

— Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 12 Oct. 2026
These Baumol sectors—healthcare, education, public administration, construction—account for roughly 50% of advanced-economy GDP and remain stubbornly resistant to technological transformation.

— Ming Lu, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2026

Definition of resistant

Adjective

But zest was one of just two strengths (the other is hope) that had the strongest relationship to mental well-being across countries and age groups.

— Joan M. Cook, Time, 17 Oct. 2026
However, some safety advocates and Senator Maria Cantwell want a stronger federal review process.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2026

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