Definitions

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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“A lasting peace agreement appears increasingly elusive,” analysts at Saxo Bank say.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

But over the short and even intermediate terms, lasting not just several years but decades, gold’s correlation to inflation is unstable.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026

This summer, they’re on the road with Lionel Richie, who joins Flea, Jimmy Jam and others in discussing White’s lasting influence.

From Salon • Jun. 7, 2026

Tom Wootton, Conservative mayor of Bedford Borough, celebrated the "lasting legacy" the investment would have on the area.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

He also had a recurrence of malaria that gave him fevers lasting weeks.

From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis

lasting

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