lasting

1 of 2

adjective

last·​ing ˈla-stiŋ 

: existing or continuing a long while : enduring

lastingly

ˈla-stiŋ-lē 

adverb

lastingness noun

lasting

2 of 2

noun

1

archaic : long life

2

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

Synonyms of lasting

Adjective

• enduring
• ongoing
• continuing
• immortal
• eternal

Choose the Right Synonym for 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

Examples of lasting in a Sentence

Adjective

a book with lasting significance

The trip had a lasting effect on her.

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Every bite should count Wiseman says patients seldom get nutritional guidance from their doctors, and the drugs alone do not make for a quick or lasting fix without also changing eating patterns for the healthier. —Yuki Noguchi, NPR, 23 Mar. 2026

Look for relief rallies in beaten down sectors like technology and discretionary to start the week, but rhetoric given only a 5 day reprieve may prevent a stronger and more lasting rally. —Fred Imbert, CNBC, 23 Mar. 2026

Noun

Several reports indicate that these closures are among the longest lasting in South China in recent years. —Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 24 Sep. 2025

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

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

13th century, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1762, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing lasting

• long-lasting

Rhymes for lasting

• blasting
• casting
• fasting
• broadcasting
• contrasting
• forecasting
• recasting
• sandblasting
• everlasting
• telecasting

Kids Definition

lasting

adjective

last·​ing

ˈlas-tiŋ

: existing or continuing a long while

lastingly adverb

lastingness noun