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
Jane Horowitz,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
The best creations feel every bit as enduring as those that came before.
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Jill Newman,
Robb Report,
18 June 2026
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
23 June 2026
In April 2026, Caulfield, McDonald, Zmed and Lorna reunited on the red carpet at the TCM Classic Film Festival in Los Angeles to celebrate the film's enduring legacy.
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Kate Hogan,
PEOPLE,
23 June 2026
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The painting depicts Mary Magdalene with long, flowing hair, draped in a regal red garment and clutching a skull — a contemporary interpretation of one of Christianity’s most enduring figures.
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Jane Horowitz,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
The best creations feel every bit as enduring as those that came before.
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Jill Newman,
Robb Report,
18 June 2026
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KnitWell’s portfolio is built on iconic brands that have earned enduring trust and loyalty from generations of customers.
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Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
23 June 2026
In April 2026, Caulfield, McDonald, Zmed and Lorna reunited on the red carpet at the TCM Classic Film Festival in Los Angeles to celebrate the film's enduring legacy.
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Kate Hogan,
PEOPLE,
23 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enduring
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The investigation into the crash is ongoing.
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Amid the ongoing search for her mother Nancy Guthrie, Savannah Guthrie celebrated a happy occasion over the weekend, writing a sweet tribute to her husband, Michael Feldman, for Father’s Day.
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Many areas of Colorado are experiencing moderate to severe drought.
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Kennedy drew a comparison to passengers experiencing turbulence on a plane.
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Leaving would mean becoming a beginner again, tolerating uncertainty and risking an imperfect decision.
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Spanish and French lavender varieties, in particular, are known for tolerating high temperatures the best.
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The inaugural flight took place from Bordeaux-Mérignac Airport in France, where test pilot Sébastien Dupont de Dinechin and copilot Fabrice Dougnac lifted off aboard the Falcon 10X for a mission lasting approximately two and a half hours.
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One solution the report suggests is fully paid leave for fathers - lasting as long as maternity leave.
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But even a genius, in the immortal words of Jim Collins, needs a thousand helpers.
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In his bid to control the narrative, Lestat becomes an immortal glam rocker who launches a music tour and enlists the same journalist — newly turned into a vampire — to direct and film a music documentary about his life.
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The robot is currently undergoing sea trials aboard the Song Hang scientific research vessel.
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Some of the rules through the years have included taking part in several rehearsals a week and undergoing intense diet regimens, per The New York Times.
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The current unrest first erupted in May after Paz cut long-standing fuel subsidies to shrink the deficit.
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Police say the woman was standing outside her home when a group in a car approached her.
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By spinning off its freight unit, the remaining FedEx is focused on parcel and logistics services, while emphasizing higher-margin end markets.
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After the top four picks, the remaining 10 lottery teams are slotted in according to their records (meaning that the worst team is guaranteed at least the fifth pick).
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“Enduring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enduring. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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