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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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The U.S. agreed to a two-week cease-fire with Iran to give time for diplomats to work out a lasting deal to halt the war.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

"While this is encouraging news, there remains significant important work to be done in the coming days to secure a lasting ceasefire," Foreign Minister Winston Peters' spokesperson said.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

He added: "Together with our partners we must do all we can to support and sustain this ceasefire, turn it into a lasting agreement and reopen the Strait of Hormuz."

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

Not everyone is as sanguine about prospects for a lasting truce as Lee.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 8, 2026

Many of the faces were missing a nose or an ear, but the person who had carved them had cared about making something true and lasting.

From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell