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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But the episode left an enduring mark on Bezos, the Amazon founder and the world’s second-richest person. Ashley Belanger, Ars Technica, 20 Mar. 2025 Both the novel and the movie became part of an enduring pop culture lexicon in which any raving dog can be referred to a Cujo. Borys Kit, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Mar. 2025 From the initial spark of motivation to the sustained excellence of high performance, positive reinforcement creates a pathway to success that is both dynamic and enduring. Rhett Power, Rolling Stone, 12 Mar. 2025 Paula Silver, of Park Ridge, the parent of Freyja Smith, 18 months, talked about a family wish for an enduring lucky pot of gold at St. Patrick’s Day. Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 11 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for enduring

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 1 Apr. 2025.

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