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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As the all-ages fans flooding the aisles of David Byrne's 2025 Radio City Music Hall show made clear, Talking Heads have one of the most enduring catalogs in modern American rock music. Pitchfork, 23 Jan. 2026 As global leaders debate women’s participation in the economy at Davos, Roisin is focused on something more enduring — making sure women are equipped not just to participate, but to shape what comes next. Karin Eldor, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026 But the damage this episode of Europe-bashing and open colonial avarice has done is real and enduring. Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 21 Jan. 2026 The result is at once a tribute to a fleeting moment and a consideration of a more enduring legacy, at times painful, elsewhere joyous. Vanessa Franko, Los Angeles Times, 21 Jan. 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 Jan. 2026.

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