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adjective last·ing \ ˈla-stiŋ \

Definition of lasting

:existing or continuing a long while :enduring

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lastingly

play \ˈla-stiŋ-lē\ adverb

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lastingness

noun

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Examples of lasting in a Sentence

a book with lasting significance
The trip had a lasting effect on her.

Recent Examples of lasting from the Web

And that has been the lasting legacy of the Civil War, ever since.

— arthur herman, National Review, "Confederate Statues Honor Timeless Virtues — Let Them Stay," 19 Aug. 2017
Even short-term removals that are reversed can have lasting effects on vulnerable children.

— stephanie clifford and jessica silver-greenberg, New York Times, "Foster Care as Punishment: The New Reality of ‘Jane Crow’," 21 July 2017
When the dust settled on the Astor Place Riot, perhaps the most unsettling takeaway was that the damage and bloodshed had offered no lasting catharsis for the aggrieved, and only deepened the gulf between have and have-not.

— betsy golden kellem, Smithsonian, "When New York City Rioted Over Hamlet Being Too British," 19 July 2017
People from various backgrounds and industries that reside in different geographic areas come together to learn from each other and form a lasting bond.

— brent cooper, Cincinnati.com, "Column: Leadership NKY critical to the region," 17 July 2017
Gates was nonetheless forced to retire after the riots, and the commissioners effectively fired the next two chiefs, who in their collective ten years on the job failed to make the lasting changes the city was so desperate for.

— joe domanick, Los Angeles Magazine, "How the Police Commission Got the LAPD to Buy Into De-Escalation," 13 July 2017
But the Trump White House apparently thinks that the best way to prevent Russia from meddling in our elections again is to make sure that Moscow suffers no lasting punishment for its previous interference.

— eric levitz, Daily Intelligencer, "Trump May Lift Sanctions on Russia to ‘Give Collaboration’ a ‘Chance’," 13 July 2017
From humble beginnings as a way to one-up Microsoft's tablet business, the iPhone has had a lasting impact on the mobile and computer industries, turning us into mindless swiping and tapping zombies along the way.

— mark walton, Ars Technica, "The Gearhead podcast: Was the iPhone a revolution or just slick marketing?," 11 July 2017
Many patients with solar retinopathy recover from their symptoms, but some have lasting vision problems.

— rachael rettner, Scientific American, "Science Says Why We Can't Look at the Sun," 7 July 2017

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First Known Use of lasting

13th century

lasting Synonyms

Synonym Discussion of lasting

lasting, permanent, durable, stable mean enduring for so long as to seem fixed or established. lasting implies a capacity to continue indefinitely.

- a book that left a lasting impression on me

permanent adds usually the implication of being designed or planned to stand or continue indefinitely.

- permanent living arrangements

durable implies power to resist destructive agencies.

- durable fabrics

stable implies lastingness because of resistance to being overturned or displaced.

- a stable government

lasting

noun

Definition of lasting

1 archaic :long life

2 :a sturdy cotton or worsted cloth used especially in shoes and luggage

Recent Examples of lasting from the Web

Along with warming air temperature, heat bursts most often bring about short-lasting, strong winds.

— laura sussman, sacbee, "Rare heat burst spikes temperatures as thunderstorms fade in Vacaville," 4 Aug. 2017
Whether coal’s comeback proves lasting has significant implications for long-term emission reduction targets, and for environmentalists’ hopes that China and India could emerge as leaders in battling climate change.

— katy daigle, The Seattle Times, "Coal on the rise in China, U.S., India after major 2016 drop," 26 June 2017
Whether coal's comeback proves lasting has significant implications for long-term emission reduction targets, and for environmentalists' hopes that China and India could emerge as leaders in battling climate change.

— matthew brown and katy daigle, chicagotribune.com, "Coal on the rise in China, U.S., India after major 2016 drop," 26 June 2017
Whether coal's comeback proves lasting has significant implications for long-term emission reduction targets, and for environmentalists' hopes that China and India could emerge as leaders in battling climate change.

— matthew brown and katy daigle, The Christian Science Monitor, "Coal mining rises again in China, US, and India after a 2016 drop," 26 June 2017
Whether coal's comeback proves lasting has significant implications for long-term emission reduction targets, and for environmentalists' hopes that China and India could emerge as leaders in battling climate change.

— matthew brown and katy daigle, USA TODAY, "Coal on the rise in China, US, India after major 2016 drop," 26 June 2017
A landslide majority is still possible, but her authority and stature have taken a lasting hit.

— samuel earle, The Atlantic, "Theresa May's Incredible Shrinking Poll Numbers," 7 June 2017
Manhattan's Michael J. McHugh was often the quiet man in the back of the room but his gentle nature could not be mistaken for the driving force in many lasting Will County organizations, his family said.

— erin gallagher, Daily Southtown, "Manhattan man, active in community events, dies at 67," 6 June 2017
A surprise legal ruling dealt Regeneron Pharmaceuticals shares a body blow, but the setback isn’t likely to leave a lasting wound.

— charley grant, WSJ, "Regeneron Is Down, Not Out," 6 Jan. 2017