ENDURING Synonyms: 144 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

in-ˈdu̇r-iŋ

Definition of enduring

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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enduring

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verb

present participle of endure

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

Adjective

My gratitude to The Met, Max, Andrew and Anna remains profound and enduring. — Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026 That didn’t feel especially unfair even years later, given Hackman’s legendary and enduring status in Hollywood. — Jesse Hassenger, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Aug. 2026

Verb

Twenty-five years later, photographer Tom Franklin reflects on its enduring legacy. — Thomas E. Franklin, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2026 An image of Judge's body being carried from the rubble became one of the enduring symbols of the attacks. — ABC News, 11 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for enduring

Recent Examples of Synonyms for enduring

Adjective

In the ongoing debate about the usefulness of data centers, or the overwhelming curse of the same, both sides have their arguments.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 9 Sep. 2026
The Treasury Department on Tuesday sanctioned 27 Iranian airlines and a handful of other entities as part of its ongoing effort to isolate Iran's economy.

— Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of ongoing

Verb

Celebrity guest arrivals and studio portraits were particularly engaging, experiencing a significant lift from the collaboration tool on Instagram.

— Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 17 Sep. 2026
For women experiencing brain fog, menopause may be part of the picture, but sleep problems, chronic stress, anxiety, depression and other health conditions can also affect memory and concentration.

— Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of experiencing

Verb

His comments follow months of settler attacks in the West Bank, including a mosque torching, as Palestinian Americans accuse Israel’s security forces of tolerating extremist violence.

— Ibrahim Hazboun, Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2026
Furthermore, relationships themselves teach basic psychological capacities such as regulating emotions, tolerating disappointment, and negotiating differences—skills which therapy is supposed to cultivate.

— David H. Rosmarin, Time, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of tolerating

Verb

But for those who are wrongfully detained or deported, the experience can leave lasting trauma, mounting legal costs and consequences that take years to resolve.

— María Luisa Paúl, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2026
The sting of the title-game loss will remain, but a little reminder from the past — directly from the players who experienced it — certainly has the chance to leave a lasting impact for the future.

— Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of lasting

Verb

The public warning has highlighted long-standing concerns over violent crime in South Africa, particularly against women and children.

— Mogomotsi Magome, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2026
Sowry joked about his group’s long-standing status at the bar, noting that Lippy had even grandfathered him in on original growler pricing years ago.

— Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of standing

Verb

The shift of money does not eliminate foreign military financing for Tunisia, Iraq, North Macedonia or Slovakia, although the exact amount remaining for those countries was not immediately clear.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 16 Sep. 2026
The last of Lila and Amisha’s henchmen has fled with the remaining supply of poison aerosol, intending to detonate it, on Amisha’s orders, at a nightclub.

— Chris Klimek, Vulture, 16 Sep. 2026