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lasting

[las-ting, lah-sting] / ˈlæs tɪŋ, ˈlɑ stɪŋ /
ADJECTIVE
enduring, unending
Synonyms
STRONGEST
abiding continuing deep-rooted durable eternal everlasting indelible lifelong long-term longstanding permanent stable
STRONG
persisting
WEAK
constant continual endless forever in for the long haul incessant indissoluble inexhaustible inexpungible old perdurable perennial perpetual till the cows come home unceasing undying unremitting
Antonyms
STRONGEST
ending ephemeral impermanent temporary transient
WEAK
ceasing fleeting passing short-lived

Example Sentences

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As a thesis, it was hotly contested, but it was wildly popular and had lasting influence.

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

A grassroots community event in the game “World of Warcraft,” the Race to World First is more of a marathon, sometimes lasting over a month.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2026

“The extra garlic that I don’t immediately use, I put it in the freezer as soon as I can because it keeps that sharp, kind of fresh garlic flavor lasting for longer.”

From Salon • Apr. 19, 2026

Now, he and other self-repair advocates said they are counting on another lawsuit brought by the Federal Trade Commission against Deere to bring lasting changes to the equipment industry’s repair business.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 19, 2026

In the negative sentiment override state, people draw lasting conclusions about each other.

From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell