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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But the lasting lesson “Amadeus” teaches us is that real stars have nemeses.

From Salon • May 16, 2026

Persistent abdominal pain, blood in the stool, unexplained weight loss, and lasting changes in bowel habits should not be ignored, particularly in younger adults who may assume they are too young to develop the disease.

From Science Daily • May 15, 2026

Having recovered from a knee injury, he made his third debut for Stockport on 6 April... lasting all of 11 minutes as he got two yellow cards and was sent off.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

Part of its lasting popularity has to do with what makes ramps unique.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

Virginia’s resistance to the ruling would, over time, be more intransigent and longer lasting than that of any other state.

From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly

lasting

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