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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Chief operating officer Jamie Stephenson said: "We're putting significant investment into improving reliability and reaching these new delivery targets, but delivering lasting change across a network of this scale takes time."

From BBC • May 29, 2026

Across Wall Street, investors are assuming that a credible and lasting deal between the U.S. and Iran would be an unmitigated positive for stocks and other risky assets.

From MarketWatch • May 28, 2026

Over time, that pattern generates a quarter-precession climate cycle lasting around 5,000 years.

From Science Daily • May 27, 2026

Iranian officials are playing up the chance of more lasting peace.

From Barron's • May 27, 2026

The toothpick incident would have a lasting effect on the school as well.

From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng

lasting

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