enduring

adjective

en·​dur·​ing in-ˈdu̇r-iŋ How to pronounce enduring (audio)
-ˈdyu̇r-
en-
Synonyms of enduring
: lasting, durable
an enduring truth
enduringly adverb
enduringness noun

Examples of enduring in a Sentence

science fiction's enduring fascination with worlds beyond our own
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Heat and humidity couldn’t take down the Northside Hospital Peachtree Road Race and its 45,000-plus runners, one of Atlanta’s most enduring traditions. Rodney Ho, AJC.com, 4 July 2026 Powerful and enduring, these submarines set the international benchmark for conventional submarines. Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 4 July 2026 Away from the cameras, Gallagher's own love story has been just as enduring. Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026 Many enduring books, like many classic movies, explode these categories. Boris Kachka, The Atlantic, 3 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for enduring

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of enduring was in the 15th century

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“Enduring.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/enduring. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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