perduring 1 of 2

adjective

as in enduring

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perduring

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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
  • Classic Whites There’s no kitchen paint color that’s more popular or enduring than white.
    — Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 July 2026
  • Over the course of the series, that relationship evolved into one of Star Trek’s most enduring slow-burning romances.
    — Chris Snellgrove, Entertainment Weekly, 21 July 2026
Definition of enduring
Verb
  • Originally famed for the company’s organs that swelled Detroit theaters and churches, the situation became perilous after Wurlitzer and the remaining tenants all left by 1982.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Aug. 2026
  • His catalog has aged remarkably well, continuing to find new listeners while remaining deeply meaningful to longtime fans.
    — Jamie Graziano, Charlotte Observer, 31 July 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
  • The inner cushioning offers lasting comfort, and the breezy open-toe design makes the pair especially suited for everything from summer travel to casual dinners.
    — Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 26 July 2026
  • This reflects a broader shift where athletes seek lasting value through ownership.
    — Allison Smith, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026
Definition of lasting
Adjective
  • Nearly seven out of ten patients no longer had detectable residual disease after treatment, and many remained alive without their leukemia returning more than four years later.
    — William A. Haseltine, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
  • Squeeze out any residual water in hollow bath toys before loading them into the dishwasher and position them with the openings facing downward.
    — Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 July 2026
Definition of residual
Verb
  • Venture capital and investors more generally are eager to spend heavily in the latest technologies, especially with the AI race continuing to heat up.
    — Forbes.com, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • His catalog has aged remarkably well, continuing to find new listeners while remaining deeply meaningful to longtime fans.
    — Jamie Graziano, Charlotte Observer, 31 July 2026
Definition of continuing
Verb
  • The problem today is that far from persisting with, say, 5% annual broad money growth, Japan has reverted to its pre-Covid policy mix.
    — Steve H. Hanke, Fortune, 20 July 2026
  • Gentle breezes were expected to blow through Boise beginning on Thursday, with light winds reaching up to 9 mph and persisting through the weekend.
    — Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 9 July 2026
Definition of persisting
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“Perduring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perduring. Accessed 2 Aug. 2026.

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