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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That memory, faint but enduring, was set in the downstairs den of their home. Ajdina Halilovic, Wired News, 6 July 2025 Ninety years from now—and in centuries to come—he will be remembered as one of our first global spiritual leaders, and one of the most enduring. Pico Iyer, Time, 5 July 2025 But those undeniable glimpses didn’t develop into anything more enduring. Oliver Kay, New York Times, 5 July 2025 What has turned out to be AC/DC’s most enduring smash reenters the Rock Digital Song Sales chart at No. 14 this week. Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 4 July 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 14 Jul. 2025.

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