long-lasting
adjective
: existing or continuing for a long time
a book that has long-lasting significance
The trip had a long-lasting effect on me.
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Lauren David, Southern Living, 6 June 2026
The tanning ritual doesn’t actually stop there, though, as moisturizing is the key to a long-lasting fake glow.
—Deanna Pai, Glamour, 6 June 2026
Martha Stewart and Fran Drescher are both fans of the long-lasting nail care brand.
—Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 4 June 2026
Tips for long-lasting bouquets Cutting fresh flowers is easy, but there is something of an art to extending a bouquet’s vase life.
—Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 3 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for long-lasting
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“Long-lasting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/long-lasting. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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