long-lasting
adjective
: existing or continuing for a long time
a book that has long-lasting significance
The trip had a long-lasting effect on me.
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This suggests that marrying a partner with a low body count does not guarantee a long-lasting relationship.
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The plates are made in Portugal and are constructed with long-lasting earthenware (a type of ceramic) that is both microwave and dishwasher safe for easy use and cleanup.
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But Holliday quickly puts an end to the long-lasting game.
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Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
It’s crafted from long-lasting teak and durable bone, which means the inlay can stand up to use in a higher-traffic space.
—Nora Taylor, Architectural Digest, 4 Apr. 2025
The plates are made in Portugal and are constructed with long-lasting earthenware (a type of ceramic) that is both microwave and dishwasher safe for easy use and cleanup.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 3 Apr. 2025
But Holliday quickly puts an end to the long-lasting game.
—Jason D. Greenblatt, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for long-lasting
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“Long-lasting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/long-lasting. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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