enduring

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adjective

en·​dur·​ing in-ˈdu̇r-iŋ 

-ˈdyu̇r-, 

en-

: lasting, durable

an enduring truth

enduringly adverb

enduringness noun

enduring

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present participle of endure

enduringness

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noun

en·​dur·​ing·​ness

plural -es

: lasting quality : permanence

Synonyms of enduring

Adjective

• ongoing
• immortal
• continuing
• lasting
• eternal
• perpetual
• perennial

Examples of enduring in a Sentence

Adjective

science fiction's enduring fascination with worlds beyond our own

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

What later became its most enduring calling card—the memorabilia—arrived almost by accident. — Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Aug. 2026

Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet might be one of the most enduring young couples in Hollywood. — Marzia Nicolini, Vanity Fair, 29 Aug. 2026

The coincidence was particularly notable because Parton and Curry were both born in 1946 – Parton in January and Curry exactly three months later in April – before going on to leave very different but enduring marks on American pop culture. — Sameen Chaudhry, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026

The show has proven to be one of the most popular and enduring comedies of its time, winning 16 Emmy Awards throughout its run out of more than 100 nominations. — Joe Otterson, Variety, 25 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for enduring

• alluring
• assuring
• contouring
• ensuring
• insuring
• manuring
• maturing
• obscuring
• procuring
• securing
• curing
• during