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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If even a scaled-back version of the Net-Zero Framework passes, noncompliant ships could become too costly to operate—an unthinkable outcome for a vessel built to last 25 to 30 years.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

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

From MarketWatch • Jan. 28, 2026

Those busy days were heady, but they weren’t built to last, said real estate broker Carl Muhlstein, who helps arrange sales and leases of studios and other large entertainment facilities.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 27, 2026

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

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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