enduring

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adjective

en·​dur·​ing in-ˈdu̇r-iŋ 

-ˈdyu̇r-, 

en-

: lasting, durable

an enduring truth

enduringly adverb

enduringness noun

enduring

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present participle of endure

Synonyms of enduring

Adjective

• ongoing
• immortal
• continuing
• lasting
• eternal
• perpetual
• perennial

Examples of enduring in a Sentence

Adjective

science fiction's enduring fascination with worlds beyond our own

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

But one of the things to wonder at amid the good vibes is whether a different, more coherent, more sober scene would have been more meaningful, more enduring. — Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026

No Bad Memories appears to extend the Avalanches’ enduring, sample-minded sensibility into a meditation on the sounds that surround us every day. — Spin Staff, SPIN, 2 Sep. 2026

Short-term tactics may generate attention, but a distinctive identity and consistent execution create enduring value. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026

Green’s vision weaves deep cuts referencing courtroom thrillers like Erin Brockovich and The Insider into a warm, silly homage to some of the finest, most enduring 2D animation of all time. — David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 1 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for enduring

• alluring
• assuring
• contouring
• ensuring
• insuring
• manuring
• maturing
• obscuring
• procuring
• securing
• curing
• during