enduring

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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

enduringness

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noun

en·​dur·​ing·​ness
plural -es
: lasting quality : permanence

Examples of enduring in a Sentence

Adjective science fiction's enduring fascination with worlds beyond our own
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This month, San Francisco Opera returns to Richard Strauss’s 1909 take on Greek tragedy with a score that reflects the composer’s brilliance in an enduring thriller. Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 4 June 2026 The enduring, if still somewhat unaccountable popularity of immersive experiences in the city (the Color Factory! Ian Volner, Curbed, 4 June 2026 Among the big three of the Beats, Ginsberg remains the most enduring. Literary Hub, 3 June 2026 Talks have dragged on for weeks as mediators seek to extend a fragile ceasefire into a more enduring truce. Kareem Chehayeb, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for enduring

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

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 11 Jun. 2026.

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