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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But the lasting lesson “Amadeus” teaches us is that real stars have nemeses.

From Salon • May 16, 2026

"We hope these discussions will advance lasting peace between the two countries, full recognition of each other's sovereignty and territorial integrity, and establishing genuine security along their shared border," said state department spokesman Tommy Pigott.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

Persistent abdominal pain, blood in the stool, unexplained weight loss, and lasting changes in bowel habits should not be ignored, particularly in younger adults who may assume they are too young to develop the disease.

From Science Daily • May 15, 2026

Still, she suggested the founders' origins might leave a lasting imprint on the firm's character.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

Vibrations must occur in something; hence the need for, and lasting devotion to, an ether.

From "A Short History of Nearly Everything" by Bill Bryson

lasting

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