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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as in enduring
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for perduring
Verb
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But Ten Hag’s firing obliterated any remaining expectation, forcing a recalculation of what would constitute success this season — and that is very much to Hjulmand’s benefit.—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
New York Times,
31 Oct. 2025 -
While each of these submarines is designed to carry up to 16 nuclear missiles, France only possesses 48 ballistic missiles—enough to arm three submarines, as the remaining vessel is always undergoing routine maintenance, the Nuclear Information Project said.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Even an enduring and iconic cookbook can have unwritten chapters.—
Adrian Miller,
Southern Living,
28 Oct. 2025
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Why the most enduring organizations stop chasing trends and start designing systems that prioritize people over processes.—
Josh Browning,
Big Think,
28 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The film was one of Dean's three major films and serves as a lasting part of his legacy.—
Skyler Trepel,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
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Unfortunately, the scent did not have a lasting fragrant effect on the laundry after the wash cycle.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
28 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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This year’s Wimbledon, however, reawakened me to the abiding, fundamental connection between writers and tennis players.—
Thomas Swick
September 5,
Literary Hub,
5 Sep. 2025
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But his contribution to the development and dissemination of zydeco has not been comprehensively recognized outside of the folklorists, musicologists and dancers who have always had an abiding appreciation of Chenier as ancestor, artist and ambassador.—
Alicia Ault,
Smithsonian Magazine,
25 June 2025
Verb
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The momentum from younger people is continuing.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
30 Oct. 2025
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The two sides will probably commit to continuing their dialogue and to stabilizing relations.—
Mira Rapp-Hooper,
Foreign Affairs,
29 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Warm weather boosts sales Unseasonably warm weather persisting into October and a lack of severe weather events nationwide have had a larger impact on Tractor Supply's business than tariffs and inflation, according to the company's top executives.—
Hadley Hitson,
Nashville Tennessean,
24 Oct. 2025
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The soundscape’s melancholy unease conveys a sense of people persisting against the chaos of the world.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
23 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Any residual flooding should be waning.—
MIAMI HERALD HURRICANE BOT,
Miami Herald,
30 Oct. 2025
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Studies show that conventional methods of care demonstrate around 41% response rates, which could leave a significant portion of people continuing to live with residual ailments.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
29 Oct. 2025
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