1
archaic
: long life
2
: a sturdy cotton or worsted cloth used especially in shoes and luggage
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Examples of lasting in a Sentence
Adjective
a book with lasting significance
The trip had a lasting effect on her.
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Rahul Rao, Popular Science, 7 Sep. 2023
For those seeking a middle ground between instant gratification and lasting effects, sublingual administration offers an appealing compromise.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 28 Aug. 2023
Five to Flow’s mission to recreate working culture is just getting started, but lasting change is already being made.
—Jon Stojan, USA TODAY, 23 Aug. 2023
The single sentence, Mohammed said, moved him in a lasting way.
—Time, 17 Aug. 2023
Avant’s influence stretched far beyond the realms of music, entertainment, politics, and sports, leaving a lasting mark on generations to come.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 14 Aug. 2023
The chaos of the Soviet Union’s fall began a lasting period of fallow times for Russian planetary science.
—Kenneth Chang and Anton Troianovski, BostonGlobe.com, 11 Aug. 2023
For starters, the double-height foyer makes a lasting first impression with soaring 19-foot ceilings and grand dual staircases.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 4 Aug. 2023
Despite the snub, The Exorcist did have a lasting effect on Hollywood, spawning numerous sequels and prequels, while also helping to re-define and -configure the horror genre at the dawn of the blockbuster era.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 7 Aug. 2023
Garrett Munce, Men's Health, 28 Feb. 2023
In all, Northwestern ripped off a 27-10 run over an eight-minute stretch lasting until 1:15 left in the half.
—Tony Garcia, Detroit Free Press, 15 Jan. 2023
The ants also come together to construct bridges, ladders and walls, but the rafts are the longest-lasting of these living structures.
—Ed Yong, Discover Magazine, 25 Apr. 2011
They are made to feel luxuriously soft with sustainable TENCEL™ Modal fabric that is breathable, long lasting and machine washable.
—Vanessa Powell, Men's Health, 23 Nov. 2022
The unanimous vote allows the eviction protections, some of the longest-lasting in the country, to end starting Feb. 1.
—Los Angeles Times, 8 Oct. 2022
But, Trasande said that’s difficult to do because the chemicals are so commonplace and long-lasting in the environment.
—Time, 5 Oct. 2022
Note: All gel nail polishes use methacrylate polymerization technology to obtain the long lasting, chip resistant coating.
—Danusia Wnek, Good Housekeeping, 22 Sep. 2022
In 2022, the year of 007’s 60th anniversary onscreen, Australian filmmaker Matthew Bauer is on a global mission to discover the lasting, contrasting and very personal impacts of sharing such an identity with James Bond.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 6 Sep. 2022
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Adjective
Fishing accidents break cables all the time, without much lasting effect.
—Rahul Rao, Popular Science, 7 Sep. 2023
For those seeking a middle ground between instant gratification and lasting effects, sublingual administration offers an appealing compromise.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 28 Aug. 2023
Five to Flow’s mission to recreate working culture is just getting started, but lasting change is already being made.
—Jon Stojan, USA TODAY, 23 Aug. 2023
The single sentence, Mohammed said, moved him in a lasting way.
—Time, 17 Aug. 2023
Avant’s influence stretched far beyond the realms of music, entertainment, politics, and sports, leaving a lasting mark on generations to come.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 14 Aug. 2023
The chaos of the Soviet Union’s fall began a lasting period of fallow times for Russian planetary science.
—Kenneth Chang and Anton Troianovski, BostonGlobe.com, 11 Aug. 2023
For starters, the double-height foyer makes a lasting first impression with soaring 19-foot ceilings and grand dual staircases.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 4 Aug. 2023
Despite the snub, The Exorcist did have a lasting effect on Hollywood, spawning numerous sequels and prequels, while also helping to re-define and -configure the horror genre at the dawn of the blockbuster era.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 7 Aug. 2023
Noun
Size 2 oz, 3.4 oz Fragrance Family Fresh, Spicy Notes Cinnamon, Grapefruit, Lavender, Amber, Sandalwood Another exceedingly popular men’s fragrance, this eau de parfum (meaning the highest concentration of scent) is the longest lasting of all the versions of Bleu de Chanel.
—Garrett Munce, Men's Health, 28 Feb. 2023
In all, Northwestern ripped off a 27-10 run over an eight-minute stretch lasting until 1:15 left in the half.
—Tony Garcia, Detroit Free Press, 15 Jan. 2023
The ants also come together to construct bridges, ladders and walls, but the rafts are the longest-lasting of these living structures.
—Ed Yong, Discover Magazine, 25 Apr. 2011
They are made to feel luxuriously soft with sustainable TENCEL™ Modal fabric that is breathable, long lasting and machine washable.
—Vanessa Powell, Men's Health, 23 Nov. 2022
The unanimous vote allows the eviction protections, some of the longest-lasting in the country, to end starting Feb. 1.
—Los Angeles Times, 8 Oct. 2022
But, Trasande said that’s difficult to do because the chemicals are so commonplace and long-lasting in the environment.
—Time, 5 Oct. 2022
Note: All gel nail polishes use methacrylate polymerization technology to obtain the long lasting, chip resistant coating.
—Danusia Wnek, Good Housekeeping, 22 Sep. 2022
In 2022, the year of 007’s 60th anniversary onscreen, Australian filmmaker Matthew Bauer is on a global mission to discover the lasting, contrasting and very personal impacts of sharing such an identity with James Bond.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 6 Sep. 2022
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“Lasting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lasting. Accessed 28 Sep. 2023.
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lasting
adjective
last·ing
ˈlas-tiŋ
: existing or continuing a long while
lastingly
adverb
lastingness
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