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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

The home, like its resident’s songs, is sometimes spare, but solid and carefully crafted, full of details redolent of the past, but built to last.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 23, 2025

This week provided us with fresh evidence that few “Bachelor” and “Bachelorette” matches are built to last, even ones that look solid.

From Salon • Jan. 5, 2024

“Thank you, Guardian. But you were the one who told me that rovers were not built to last forever. So, if you’ll excuse me, I must make the time that I do have...worth it.”

From "A Rover's Story" by Jasmine Warga