perdure

verb

(ˌ)pər-ˈdu̇r How to pronounce perdure (audio)
Definition of perdurenext
as in to remain
to remain indefinitely in existence or in the same state in so many ways, the influence and legacy of the Roman empire perdures to this very day

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  1. remain
  2. continue
  3. last
  4. persist
Verb
  • Meanwhile, as rescuers remain focused on nursing the Muddy River's wildlife back to health, officials are continuing their investigation into the cause of the spill.
    Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
  • In the wake of Friday's news, TikTok content creators are wasting no time advising followers to find them on other platforms, as the social media app's future remains murky.
    Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of remain
Verb
  • With a mission of not changing but elevating, Rich ensured Alexandra Foods’ values, quality, and recipes remained the same, continuing Mark and Alexandra's legacy of authentic culinary craft.
    Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Still, the mother of five continues to show up for her children.
    Angel Saunders, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of continue
Verb
  • This segment of What’s Ahead examines how Putin’s plans can be thwarted and how a great lasting settlement can be reached, leaving Ukraine truly independent.
    Steve Forbes, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
  • On the other hand, longer breaks, especially those lasting months, tend to result in more significant losses, particularly for beginners.
    Alyssa Hui-Anderson, Health, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of last
Verb
  • Ticket scams and sky-high resale prices persisted throughout the duration of the tour.
    Holly V. Hays, The Indianapolis Star, 16 Dec. 2024
  • Still, the latest economic data out of China have underscored persisting deflationary pressures in the flagging economy.
    Anniek Bao, CNBC, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of persist
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“Perdure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perdure. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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