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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It was a discovery that would have lasting consequences for Britain's first ever wild release.

From BBC

The mood stood in stark contrast to their first court appearance, when Maduro gave a speech lasting several minutes claiming he had been kidnapped and was innocent.

From BBC

Zekauskas said the Iran war will have a lasting impact on the company’s earnings.

From MarketWatch

Instead, most fish experienced two to six rapid shifts in behavior, each lasting only a few days.

From Science Daily

The Environment Agency said there would need to be "sustained investment to bring lasting improvements".

From BBC

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