enduring

adjective

en·​dur·​ing in-ˈdu̇r-iŋ How to pronounce enduring (audio)
-ˈdyu̇r-
en-
Synonyms of enduringnext
: 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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Signed in Kanji, the jersey sold for $330,200, connecting a generational talent to one of baseball’s most enduring legacies. Denny Alfonso, New York Times, 12 Dec. 2025 Underwear as outerwear is now still one of the most enduring fashion trends. Brittany Talarico, PEOPLE, 11 Dec. 2025 Women also continue to face workplace harassment and navigate enduring stereotypes about their own leadership capabilities, French Gates added. Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 10 Dec. 2025 Indeed, some of the most enduring myths of antiquity—often retold, even more often depicted—make sense only against the backdrop of long-term imprisonment. Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 8 Dec. 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 16 Dec. 2025.

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