enduring

adjective

en·​dur·​ing in-ˈdu̇r-iŋ How to pronounce enduring (audio)
-ˈdyu̇r-,
en-
: lasting, durable
an enduring truth
enduringly adverb
enduringness noun

Examples of enduring in a Sentence

science fiction's enduring fascination with worlds beyond our own
Recent Examples on the Web Construction, the more enduring solution, would take years to achieve and require new rules by states and cities. Josh Boak, Fortune, 15 Mar. 2024 Laura Brownson has done a phenomenal job directing a poignant and inspiring documentary, capturing a family's complex and enduring relationship with racing through tragedy, and the connection that the sport continues to offer them. Gillian Telling, Peoplemag, 12 Mar. 2024 While Canada is often seen as a small country on a global stage, Mulroney started to put Canada on the map by championing friendly relations with the U.S. Mulroney’s most enduring legacy is undoubtedly the Canada-U.S. ... Jon Hartley, National Review, 1 Mar. 2024 Some of my most enduring friendships began at work. Bianca Barratt, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2024 But in 2006, the Indian government recognized the enduring mark Mr. Udhas had left on the music industry by awarding him one of the country’s top civilian awards, the Padma Shri. John Yoon, New York Times, 27 Feb. 2024 New research sheds light on just how unique snakes are, and underscores an enduring mystery. Popular Science, 22 Feb. 2024 The decline was immediate and enduring, with no increase in travel to areas where sugary drinks are not taxed. Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Feb. 2024 The process of choosing pieces, many featuring numerous elements — masks, clothing, drawings, headdresses, books, props — from so enduring and varied a career was a yearslong endeavor for the museum, a puzzle that needed solving by both Jonas and the show’s curator alike. Susan Dominus Emiliano Granado, New York Times, 1 Mar. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of enduring was in the 15th century

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“Enduring.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/enduring. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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