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.
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Gardeners love these fluffy flowers for their layers upon layers of soft petals and long-lasting blooms.
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Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 June 2026
The water does not have long-lasting disinfection properties once placed in the Reflecting Pool.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 15 June 2026
Additionally, ghosts are decidedly a thing of the past, while weight-loss is statistically more likely to be temporary than long-lasting.
—Virgie Tovar, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
Shopper after shopper praises their arch support, comfort, and long-lasting construction.
—Annie Blackman, InStyle, 13 June 2026
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Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 June 2026
The water does not have long-lasting disinfection properties once placed in the Reflecting Pool.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 15 June 2026
Additionally, ghosts are decidedly a thing of the past, while weight-loss is statistically more likely to be temporary than long-lasting.
—Virgie Tovar, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
Shopper after shopper praises their arch support, comfort, and long-lasting construction.
—Annie Blackman, InStyle, 13 June 2026
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 16 Jun. 2026.
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