enduring

adjective

en·​dur·​ing in-ˈdu̇r-iŋ How to pronounce enduring (audio)
-ˈdyu̇r-
en-
Synonyms of enduring
: 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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The disparities in cancer diagnoses and death rates stem from a variety of factors that can be difficult to disentwine, including the enduring effects of systemic racism and the social, economic and physical conditions people live in that influence their health and quality of life. Lily Alvino, NBC news, 24 June 2026 The most enduring companies will resist it, using these capabilities to deepen trust and strengthen the relationships on which lasting economic value depends. Ravi Dhar, Fortune, 23 June 2026 Anchor your thinking to a structural shift or enduring problem. Nick Leighton, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026 Stevens’s kind of patriotism seemed both more honest and more enduring than what had been previously offered to me on the road. Christopher Hooks, Harpers Magazine, 23 June 2026 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 28 Jun. 2026.

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