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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 global economy is set to grow more slowly than previously expected even if the truce in the Middle East proves lasting, the head of the International Monetary Fund said Thursday.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

Whether or not the current uneasy cease-fire in the Middle East leads to a lasting resumption of energy flows, that approval is one small mark the Iran crisis has left on the energy world.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

A lasting Middle East peace, stagflation risks, and a weaker U.S. dollar could drive gold to $5,900 an ounce by late 2026.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

Whether or not the Pakistanis can broker a lasting deal when the two sides travel to Islamabad, the war and its consequences are reshaping the Middle East.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

At first it was hard to go through each day without making any lasting connections, leaving any life-changing effects.

From "Every Day" by David Levithan