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built to last

ADJECTIVE

sturdy

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bulky hearty hulking muscular powerful robust rugged stiff stout strapping strong

WEAK

athletic determined firm flourishing hardy hefty husky lusty powerhouse resolute secure sound stalwart staunch steadfast stouthearted strong-arm substantial tenacious tough unyielding vigorous well-built well-made

Antonyms

STRONGEST

calm delicate easy feeble flabby infirm mild moderate skinny small soft thin tiny unhealthy weak

WEAK

unstable wobbly

Example Sentences

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The project shows how AI is beginning to reshape parts of the cybersecurity industry, with investors trying to anticipate which areas are built to last and which are ripe to be disrupted by automation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

The bout of strength, however, isn’t likely built to last.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 28, 2026

Buttons fell off after one wash.The clothes weren’t built to last — and they didn’t.

From Salon • Apr. 25, 2025

The Hall of Administration was being built to last a century, it was reported.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 13, 2024

Because things were built to last back in the time when the Buttle farm was new.

From "The Truth as Told by Mason Buttle" by Leslie Connor

built to last

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