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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Either way, companies need a fresh playbook around inclusion, one that will cultivate genuine and long-lasting belonging.
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Tia Katz, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Strong, long-lasting winds create larger waves, with heights varying from 3 to 11 feet.
—George Petras, USA Today, 18 Sep. 2025
In recent years, however, his Midas touch on the charts has dulled slightly, and his last two sets — 2023’s – (Minus) and 2024’s Autumn Variations — missed the top spot, while failing to generate the long-lasting hit singles his earlier albums had easily spun off.
—Andrew Unterberger, Billboard, 17 Sep. 2025
This long-lasting antiperspirant goes on completely clear and dries down so quickly that the only thing left behind is a refreshing scent and a tough barrier against wetness.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
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Tia Katz, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Strong, long-lasting winds create larger waves, with heights varying from 3 to 11 feet.
—George Petras, USA Today, 18 Sep. 2025
In recent years, however, his Midas touch on the charts has dulled slightly, and his last two sets — 2023’s – (Minus) and 2024’s Autumn Variations — missed the top spot, while failing to generate the long-lasting hit singles his earlier albums had easily spun off.
—Andrew Unterberger, Billboard, 17 Sep. 2025
This long-lasting antiperspirant goes on completely clear and dries down so quickly that the only thing left behind is a refreshing scent and a tough barrier against wetness.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
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 21 Sep. 2025.
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