long-lasting

adjective

: existing or continuing for a long time
a book that has long-lasting significance
The trip had a long-lasting effect on me.

Examples of long-lasting in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The extraordinary back-to-back strikes in the summer last year virtually halted production and caused long-lasting disruption to shooting schedules this year and next. Don Lee, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2024 These rich, earthy notes provide a comforting and long-lasting finish, enveloping you in a sense of warmth and security. Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 8 June 2024 For her Coachella debut this past April, makeup artist Carolina Gonzalez used the brand’s Lip Maestro liquid lipsticks to create a velvet finish with long-lasting wear. Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 7 June 2024 Scientists don’t know exactly what causes Long COVID, but many have hypothesized that viral material lingers in the body, potentially causing long-lasting symptoms including fatigue, the inability to exercise, brain fog, and more. Jamie Ducharme, TIME, 7 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for long-lasting 

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“Long-lasting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/long-lasting. Accessed 15 Jun. 2024.

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