long-lasting
adjective
: existing or continuing for a long time
a book that has long-lasting significance
The trip had a long-lasting effect on me.
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Shingles pain can be debilitating for days or weeks, and an infection can have long-lasting effects.
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Ashley Milne-Tyte, NPR, 6 Apr. 2026
Essie is the household name whose nail polish is as long-lasting as its place in the industry.
—Odeya Pinkus, InStyle, 5 Apr. 2026
The flexible product has the same pinky color payoff as the brand’s popular matte lipstick, but with the hydration of a lip balm and the long-lasting staying power of a lip tint.
—Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 4 Apr. 2026
Designed with a long-lasting teakwood, the outdoor loveseat is just as effective in supporting outdoor soirees, from intimate BBQs, to nights stargazing around a cozy firepit.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 3 Apr. 2026
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Ashley Milne-Tyte, NPR, 6 Apr. 2026
Essie is the household name whose nail polish is as long-lasting as its place in the industry.
—Odeya Pinkus, InStyle, 5 Apr. 2026
The flexible product has the same pinky color payoff as the brand’s popular matte lipstick, but with the hydration of a lip balm and the long-lasting staying power of a lip tint.
—Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 4 Apr. 2026
Designed with a long-lasting teakwood, the outdoor loveseat is just as effective in supporting outdoor soirees, from intimate BBQs, to nights stargazing around a cozy firepit.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 3 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for long-lasting
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“Long-lasting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/long-lasting. Accessed 9 Apr. 2026.
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