enduring

adjective

en·​dur·​ing in-ˈdu̇r-iŋ How to pronounce enduring (audio)
-ˈdyu̇r-
en-
Synonyms of enduringnext
: 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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What began as a church community gathering has evolved into a multigenerational tradition and one of the Valley’s most enduring cultural celebrations. Daily News, 28 May 2026 But in a fresh cologne, these will be more pervasive and enduring. Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 27 May 2026 Historians have written about how the widespread fear and conformity of these periods reshaped American society in enduring ways, including the destruction of progressive political movements and both delaying and muting the Civil Rights Movement itself. Bruce Schneier, The Conversation, 27 May 2026 The list of the missing and the forcibly disappeared is perhaps the most complex and enduring legacy of the country’s security infrastructure. Amer Matar, The Dial, 26 May 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 1 Jun. 2026.

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