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

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

But almost all agreed that AI is going to have a transformative and lasting impact on their companies, and on the world economy, even if there is a market correction. —Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 30 Oct. 2025

While some recover from fume exposure in a few days, others have reported that they were left with severe and lasting health problems that ended their careers. —Charlotte Observer, 29 Oct. 2025

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