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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The exquisitely lush show breathes new life into one of the most enduring love stories in recent history. Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 3 Nov. 2024 These five themes reflect broad skills required of directors for deeper and more enduring governance effectiveness: 1. John M. Bremen, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024 One of America's most enduring musical groups, The Grateful Dead was formed as a quintet in California in 1965, according to their official website. Cara Tabachnick, CBS News, 25 Oct. 2024 But its most enduring focus was using the 18th century medical model of intoxication as a disease to convince Americans that alcohol was an addicting poison, not an innocuous part of everyday life. Elizabeth Marshall / Made By History, TIME, 23 Oct. 2024 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 23 Nov. 2024.

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