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
Recent Examples on the Web That stuff is deathless, and in Sammy Glick, Schulberg invented one of the most enduring craven strivers in American literature. Matt Brennan, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2024 Bukele’s enduring appeal is anchored in the near-disappearance of gang violence during his tenure. Danielle MacKey, The New Yorker, 5 Apr. 2024 The British animal behaviorist is known for her enduring and exceptionally detailed research on the chimpanzees of Gombe Stream National Park. Amarachi Orie, CNN, 4 Apr. 2024 The most enduring gift of their two-act performance may be that, perhaps for the first time, the leading characters are not the outsize coaching figures — Pat Summitt, Geno Auriemma, Tara VanDerveer and Dawn Staley — but the players themselves. Billy Witz, New York Times, 2 Apr. 2024 Tarzan is one of the more enduring characters in American literature, but the Ape Man wouldn’t exist unless Edgar Rice Burroughs had created him. Tori Latham, Robb Report, 2 Apr. 2024 The 1990s arrived amidst the enduring aftermath of an economic downturn that had commenced in the preceding months. Arizona Republic, The Arizona Republic, 1 Apr. 2024 But the song’s spirit of empowerment, confidence and freedom have etched an enduring, decades-spanning connection with music fans. Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 31 Mar. 2024 Their creations not only went down in the fashion annals but also spurred what has become an enduring and imaginative facet of the industry: artist collaborations. The Editors, Robb Report, 28 Mar. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 17 Apr. 2024.

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