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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“Long-lasting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/long-lasting. Accessed 14 Jul. 2026.

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