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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

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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

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

“There’ll never be anything as fine as them again. They’re built to last; ten, fifty, two hundred years. Yes, they’ve as much right to—to life as you or I or any of us.”

From "The Martian Chronicles" by Ray Bradbury