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Definitions

lasting

[las-ting, lah-sting] / ˈlæs tɪŋ, ˈlɑ stɪŋ /
ADJECTIVE
enduring, unending
Synonyms
STRONGEST
abiding continuing deep-rooted durable eternal everlasting indelible lifelong long-term longstanding permanent stable
STRONG
persisting
WEAK
constant continual endless forever in for the long haul incessant indissoluble inexhaustible inexpungible old perdurable perennial perpetual till the cows come home unceasing undying unremitting
Antonyms
STRONGEST
ending ephemeral impermanent temporary transient
WEAK
ceasing fleeting passing short-lived

Example Sentences

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"This type of interruption, of this duration, has lasting damage and lasting consequences," he said.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

Routine maintenance may have to wait until a lasting truce emerges and demining can take place.

From Barron's • Apr. 12, 2026

But if Vance can negotiate a lasting peace, Mills said, “it will be a Hollywood moment in Islamabad.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026

Together with a delegation of deeply mistrusting negotiators from Tehran, Vance is tasked with striking a lasting peace between rival nations that have failed to keep promises made days ago in a delicate last-minute ceasefire.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

They believed that in doing so Orgoreyn would gain a large and lasting prestige-victory over Karhide, and that the Commensals who engineered this victory would gain according prestige and power in their government.

From "The Left Hand of Darkness" by Ursula K. Le Guin