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
  • What later became its most enduring calling card—the memorabilia—arrived almost by accident.
    — Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet might be one of the most enduring young couples in Hollywood.
    — Marzia Nicolini, Vanity Fair, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of enduring
Verb
  • As of Thursday, that emergency fund had a remaining balance of $163 million.
    — Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Kretinsky has struck a deal with West Ham’s remaining shareholders to increase his stake from 27 per cent to 46 per cent, according to a press release sent out on behalf of the Royal Mail owner on Friday.
    — Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 4 Sep. 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
  • Connection, wellbeing, and growth are foundational at Patina, shaping experiences that leave lasting impressions which resonate well beyond your stay.
    — Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Aug. 2026
  • In return, Imax gets a percentage of the box office over a long-term contract, typically lasting at least 10 years.
    — Kamaron McNair Juhohn Lee, CNBC, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of lasting
Adjective
  • Additionally, minimal residual effects were detected after 24 hours.
    — Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 3 Sep. 2026
  • The report suggests considering inventory exposure, material-supply risk, and residual value, then developing responses with both economic and ecological validity.
    — Cleo Levin, Footwear News, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of residual
Verb
  • First, to inquire about the ability of the juror to apply the law, and second, to prohibit that juror from continuing deliberations until the judge can confirm that the juror is able to follow the law.
    — Rebecca Cohen, NBC news, 4 Sep. 2026
  • And obesity rates are continuing to rise in adults and children.
    — Michelle Marchante September 4, Miami Herald, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of continuing
Verb
  • The cyberpunk author was suggesting that our world encompasses multiple temporalities, the experience of which is not uniform; for Cao, this might take the form of a shamanic belief persisting in a hypermodern setting.
    — Pablo Larios, Artforum, 1 Sep. 2026
  • At the Port of Long Beach, its busiest container terminal had reported problems with some ship-to-shore cranes in July, with the backlogs persisting into August.
    — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of persisting
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“Perduring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perduring. Accessed 7 Sep. 2026.

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