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enduring

adjective

en·​dur·​ing in-ˈdu̇r-iŋ How to pronounce enduring (audio)
-ˈdyu̇r-
en-
Synonyms of enduringnext
: 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
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One of the Milwaukee east side neighborhood’s most enduring restaurants will be closing its doors after 52 years. Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 3 Dec. 2025 Stern’s books, like his buildings, reflect his faith in an enduring city, made of granite as well as buzz. Justin Davidson, Curbed, 3 Dec. 2025 The musical was the story of the theatrical season — starting off with low attendance, then becoming a hit and a Best Musical winner, largely off the strength of word-of-mouth and Criss’s enduring star power. Darren Criss, Vulture, 1 Dec. 2025 The shoe’s futuristic Gel-Kinetic sole was produced with insight from Asics’ Institute of Sport Science, which has developed some of the brand’s most innovative and enduring technologies. Riley Jones, Footwear News, 30 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for enduring

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 8 Dec. 2025.

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