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adjective

as in enduring

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verb

present participle of perdure
as in remaining
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for perduring
  1. enduring
  2. remaining
  3. abiding
  4. lasting
  5. residual
  6. continuing
  7. persisting
Adjective
  • Their interpretations of the witch archetype keep the classic Halloween costume relevant and enduring.
    — Tonya Blazio-Licorish, Footwear News, 25 Oct. 2026
  • There are few celebrity beauty signatures quite as enduring as Ariana Grande’s sky-high ponytail.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of enduring
Verb
  • The American Legislative Exchange Council, a conservative group of state legislators and private-sector members, cast it as part of a growing bipartisan movement and urged the remaining states to follow.
    — Lara Murray-Sterzel, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Capital One management said that headwind would roughly offset the remaining Discover synergies.
    — Alexa LoMonaco, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of remaining
Adjective
  • Yet whatever the circumstances, the characters who populate her songs have an abiding and unshakable likability.
    — New York Times, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2026
  • Though only married for a few years, their partnership feels seasoned, fortified by faith, ambition and an abiding sense of gratitude.
    — Partner Content, Variety, 17 Dec. 2025
Definition of abiding
Verb
  • Eisenkot urged him to do so, arguing that military force without a diplomatic strategy could not deliver a lasting victory.
    — Eric Cortellessa, Time, 25 Oct. 2026
  • Rasmussen gave up three runs in 3 2/3 innings, his shortest start since lasting just 2 1/3 innings in a 12-4 loss to the New York Yankees on July 9.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of lasting
Adjective
  • Within six minutes, the polymer decomposed into soluble constituents, leaving only residual material behind.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 18 Oct. 2026
  • The numbers are based on an 81% residual value on a 24-month lease with 7,500 miles per year.
    — Jerry Perez, The Drive, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of residual
Verb
  • The women’s basketball team recently faced off against the Atlanta Dream in game three of the WNBA Finals, continuing a whirlwind season for the league’s most valuable franchise.
    — Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026
  • There is little benefit in continuing to pay for an old version of your life.
    — Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of continuing
Verb
  • With concerns about literacy levels persisting, Ryder's approach to encouraging active learning and critical thinking may resonate with parents navigating a rapidly changing educational environment.
    — Corynn Winston, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2026
  • With security concerns persisting ahead of the Qatar Grand Prix in November and the season finale in Abu Dhabi in December, F1 has considered a fallback option in Europe, with Italy’s Imola circuit as the favorite.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of persisting
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“Perduring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perduring. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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