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built to last

ADJECTIVE

sturdy

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bulky hearty hulking muscular powerful robust rugged stiff stout strapping strong

WEAK

athletic determined firm flourishing hardy hefty husky lusty powerhouse resolute secure sound stalwart staunch steadfast stouthearted strong-arm substantial tenacious tough unyielding vigorous well-built well-made

Antonyms

STRONGEST

calm delicate easy feeble flabby infirm mild moderate skinny small soft thin tiny unhealthy weak

WEAK

unstable wobbly

Example Sentences

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If even a scaled-back version of the Net-Zero Framework passes, noncompliant ships could become too costly to operate—an unthinkable outcome for a vessel built to last 25 to 30 years.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

The bout of strength, however, isn’t likely built to last.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 28, 2026

Buttons fell off after one wash.The clothes weren’t built to last — and they didn’t.

From Salon • Apr. 25, 2025

It goes about its business with a minimum of fuss and feels built to last.

From Seattle Times • May 1, 2024

“There’ll never be anything as fine as them again. They’re built to last; ten, fifty, two hundred years. Yes, they’ve as much right to—to life as you or I or any of us.”

From "The Martian Chronicles" by Ray Bradbury

built to last

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