PERDURE Synonyms: 41 Similar and Opposite Words

perdure

verb

(ˌ)pər-ˈdu̇r

Definition of perdure

as in to remain

to remain indefinitely in existence or in the same state in so many ways, the influence and legacy of the Roman empire perdures to this very day

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La Casa del Pueblo Taqueria has remained a living link to the immigrants who began arriving in Pilsen decades ago.

— Laura Rodríguez Presa, Chicago Tribune, 26 Sep. 2026
Everything remains perfect and unchanging, but thanks to this constant attention.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of remain

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Bond yields elsewhere also moved higher as anxiety surrounding global government debt and sticky inflation continue to weigh on investors.

— Hugh Leask, CNBC, 28 Sep. 2026
Primark’s agreement with Circ comes as the retailer continues to develop its broader approach to circularity.

— Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of continue

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The project awards five scholarships, each lasting three years — the entire duration of the training program — to five students enrolled in the directing, acting, screenwriting, editing and production design courses.

— Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2026
The organizations that create lasting value won’t spend the next several years chasing every new model release.

— Samir Dutta, Forbes.com, 23 Sep. 2026

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