enduring

adjective

en·​dur·​ing in-ˈdu̇r-iŋ How to pronounce enduring (audio)
-ˈdyu̇r-,
en-
: lasting, durable
an enduring truth
enduringly adverb
enduringness noun

Examples of enduring in a Sentence

science fiction's enduring fascination with worlds beyond our own
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That argument has had an enduring impact on moral philosophy and economics to this day. Sigal Samuel, Vox, 6 Jan. 2025 And again, my goal has been to end this conflict in Gaza in a way that makes sure that Oct. 7 doesn’t happen again, that ends the suffering of people and does it in an enduring way that brings the hostages home. Lulu Garcia-Navarro, New York Times, 4 Jan. 2025 Television How Edie Falco Made Carmela Soprano Matter Matthew Eng Carmela remains Falco’s most enduring on-screen alter ego, the crystallization of her mysterious genius. hazlitt.net, 4 Jan. 2025 Wheezy Remains an Unstoppable Force in Rap Drama aside, one thing that’s clear throughout WHAM, is that Wheezy, credited as producer on much of the album, is the architect of one of the most enduring sounds in hip-hop. Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 3 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for enduring 

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of enduring was in the 15th century

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“Enduring.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/enduring. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.

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