as in ongoing
having an existence or validity that does not change or diminish
science fiction's enduring fascination with worlds beyond our own
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as in experiencing
to come to a knowledge of (something) by living through it
an elderly couple who have endured the ups and downs of a half century of married life
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as in tolerating
to put up with (something painful or difficult)
at some point we all have to endure the loss of a beloved pet
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as in lasting
to remain indefinitely in existence or in the same state
the fashion business is built on change, since nobody expects a particular clothing style to endure
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Recent Examples of enduring
Joe Reid, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2025
The more enduring that big event is, the more likely everything after it will be remembered.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 24 Sep. 2025
Judith Thurman, New Yorker, 29 Sep. 2025
Along with outlining how Indian film is evolving and highlighting the enduring star power of a select few actors, the 25 Years of Indian Cinema (2000-2025) report also shows how viewers are divide the country’s growing market segments up by genre.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 29 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
Director Jim Jarmusch’s Father Mother Sister Brother ($5 in the MFL) won the top prize at Venice, but there’s nevertheless an enduring sense that the family dramedy starring Adam Driver, Cate Blanchett, and Vicky Krieps will be too small for awards season.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2025
The more enduring that big event is, the more likely everything after it will be remembered.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 24 Sep. 2025
Verb
In both cases, their cultish devotion to a spouse has generated enduring curiosity, part of which may be envy, since many women have aspired to serve as a muse to genius.
—Judith Thurman, New Yorker, 29 Sep. 2025
Along with outlining how Indian film is evolving and highlighting the enduring star power of a select few actors, the 25 Years of Indian Cinema (2000-2025) report also shows how viewers are divide the country’s growing market segments up by genre.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 29 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enduring
Adjective
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What’s Next The investigation remains ongoing as of time of writing.—
Marni Rose McFall,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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Mthethwa also faced an ongoing probe that heard allegations by a provincial police commissioner who accused him of attempting to obstruct the prosecution of a former head of South Africa’s Crime Intelligence Services who was being investigated for corruption.—
Nimi Princewill,
CNN Money,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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This comes as Fort Lauderdale, especially its affluent downtown area, is experiencing a flurry of flashy real estate developments, young professionals moving in and overall economic growth.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
30 Sep. 2025
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Toxic positivity combines a belief that being optimistic will change an outcome with attempts to deny, minimize, and invalidate what teams are experiencing.—
Mita Mallick,
Big Think,
30 Sep. 2025
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And while European diplomats were for many years eager to court Vučić, even tolerating hedging tactics that saw Serbia expand ties with Russia and China, that changed amid the president’s response to months of protest.—
Hanna Begić,
The Conversation,
29 Sep. 2025
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The future will not be secured by tolerating lies or retreating into despair.—
Carolyn McKinney,
Boston Herald,
22 Sep. 2025
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Economists believe that a restructuring of China's over-capacity issue is already in motion and will likely be a lasting theme in the 15th five-year plan.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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Stege Bojer’s goal is to build lasting jeans that could one day be worth passing on.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
30 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Khalid was born mortal, but was given an immortal life when his father placed his soul into the body of Hunbish, a child that the Goryeo girl once wished to save.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
3 Oct. 2025
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Published in The Atlantic magazine in June 1866, Whittier’s poem gave the real-life tragedy of the Dash and her crew additional immortal power.—
Leanna Renee Hieber,
Big Think,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Two mountain lion cubs found orphaned and malnourished in March have been released back into the wild after undergoing rehabilitation at San Diego Humane Society’s Ramona Wildlife Center.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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The building was reportedly undergoing an unauthorized expansion.—
Britt Clennett,
ABC News,
30 Sep. 2025
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Leaving perennials standing through the winter instead of cutting them back retains nesting material and natural hiding places for overwintering birds and pollinators.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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The full universe of printers covers a lot of territory, from portable photo printers to floor-standing behemoths.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
30 Sep. 2025
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The remaining 10,000 had no income cap.—
Rachel Wegner,
Nashville Tennessean,
3 Oct. 2025
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But Dortmund’s toughest tests are yet to come, with Manchester City, Tottenham Hotspur and Inter among their remaining opponents.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Enduring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enduring. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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