enduring

adjective

en·​dur·​ing in-ˈdu̇r-iŋ How to pronounce enduring (audio)
-ˈdyu̇r-,
en-
: 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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Once again, Brian and The Beach Boys had created one of the era’s most enduring and loved pieces of music. Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 11 June 2025 Naturally, the Australian will also have an enduring emotional connection with a fanbase starved for silverware and a group of players new to winning trophies. Elias Burke, New York Times, 10 June 2025 Our goal is to send hundreds more graduates into the world each year, students whose eyes are wide open to the realities of the world, the workforce and the lives of each other and who have the skills to turn their degrees into something enduring. Francine A. Lefrak, New York Daily News, 8 June 2025 With the Lakers there was the enduring presence of Bill Bertka. Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 7 June 2025 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 17 Jun. 2025.

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