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adjective

Synonyms and Antonyms of lasting

having an existence or validity that does not change or diminish

  • one of the few books published last year that is likely to have lasting significance
Synonyms of lasting

abiding, ageless, continuing, dateless, enduring, eternal, everlasting, immortal, imperishable, ongoing, perennial, perpetual, timeless, undying
Words Related to lasting

ceaseless, endless, permanent

changeless, constant, stable, stationary, steady, unchanging, unvarying
Near Antonyms of lasting

antiquated, archaic, dated, obsolete, outdated, outmoded, out-of-date, outworn, passé

Synonym Discussion of lasting

lasting, permanent, durable, stable mean enduring for so long as to seem fixed or established. lasting implies a capacity to continue indefinitely.
    • a book that left a lasting impression on me
permanent adds usually the implication of being designed or planned to stand or continue indefinitely.
    • permanent living arrangements
durable implies power to resist destructive agencies.
    • durable fabrics
stable implies lastingness because of resistance to being overturned or displaced.
    • a stable government

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