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
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The company’s vision, according to Kelleher, is both ambitious and enduring. Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 13 Nov. 2025 He is known for shepherding some of television’s most enduring franchises including The Sopranos, The Office, Glee, 30 Rock, Rick and Morty, and ER. Katie Campione, Deadline, 12 Nov. 2025 Miracle on 34th Street Six-year-old Susan has doubts about childhood’s most enduring miracle, Santa Claus. Caitlin White, Variety, 10 Nov. 2025 The enduring moment of the game is probably the deep touchdown pass between Shough and Chris Olave — the one that saw Olave shrugging off cornerback Jaycee Horn and then scampering into the end zone, then jumping into a Panthers field-side fan section. Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 9 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 18 Nov. 2025.

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