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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But inside one of the neighborhood's historic homes, more than 400 artworks and collectibles were up for grabs — all once owned by an artist who designed one of the city's most enduring logos. Kylie Volavongsa, jsonline.com, 4 Aug. 2025 The most enduring type of door handle, however, and the one with the longest use in automotive production, is the pull out style. New Atlas, 2 Aug. 2025 Julie Andrews Julie Andrews is one of the entertainment industry's most enduring treasures. Maggie McGrath, Forbes.com, 30 July 2025 Not only that, but fans are counting down to the show's 60th anniversary in November, a celebration that should no doubt pay tribute to the series' most enduring star. Ryan Coleman Published, EW.com, 30 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 20 Aug. 2025.

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