as in enduring
having an existence or validity that does not change or diminish
one of the few books published last year that is likely to have lasting significance
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as in surviving
to continue to operate or to meet one's needs
we were lucky that the batteries lasted until we could get to the store to buy more
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as in remaining
to remain indefinitely in existence or in the same state
this heavy drought has lasted all summer
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Recent Examples of lasting
Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 27 Jan. 2026
Neal Mohan YouTube CEO Watch Neal Mohan’s interview on CNBC Leaders Playbook — a new prime-time series hosted by Julia Boorstin, featuring candid conversations with the world’s top business leaders on how lasting success is built.
—Christopher Dilella, CNBC, 26 Jan. 2026
Haley Van Horn, PEOPLE, 7 Jan. 2026
Specializing in full-color tattoos, Ibarra transforms beachfront inspiration into lasting mementos.
—Jessica Vadillo, Travel + Leisure, 7 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
That isn't the only lasting effect the injury has had on Fieri.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 27 Jan. 2026
Neal Mohan YouTube CEO Watch Neal Mohan’s interview on CNBC Leaders Playbook — a new prime-time series hosted by Julia Boorstin, featuring candid conversations with the world’s top business leaders on how lasting success is built.
—Christopher Dilella, CNBC, 26 Jan. 2026
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Following his divorce from Wyman, Ronald found lasting love with Nancy Reagan.
—Haley Van Horn, PEOPLE, 7 Jan. 2026
Specializing in full-color tattoos, Ibarra transforms beachfront inspiration into lasting mementos.
—Jessica Vadillo, Travel + Leisure, 7 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lasting
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As the all-ages fans flooding the aisles of David Byrne's 2025 Radio City Music Hall show made clear, Talking Heads have one of the most enduring catalogs in modern American rock music.—
Pitchfork,
Pitchfork,
23 Jan. 2026
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As global leaders debate women’s participation in the economy at Davos, Roisin is focused on something more enduring — making sure women are equipped not just to participate, but to shape what comes next.—
Karin Eldor,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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Located on Glasgow’s main shopping street, Mackintosh at the Willow is the only surviving tea room designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh and his wife Margaret Macdonald.—
Rebecca Ann Hughes,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Kernodle had been stabbed so many times that her surviving roommate Dylan Mortensen initially identified her as Goncalves when questioned by police.—
Chris Spargo,
PEOPLE,
29 Jan. 2026
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Congress has already approved six of its 12 annual spending bills, but the remaining funding accounts for 75% of all discretionary spending.—
David Sivak,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Jan. 2026
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China National Nuclear Corporation holds a 51% stake, while China Guodian Corporation owns the remaining 49%.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Jan. 2026
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Well, within the past year, professionals who have sought to advance their careers through ongoing training and development are turning to a non-technical AI skill, one that fundamentally shapes the future of work even outside of IT, as far as AI is concerned.—
Rachel Wells,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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The killing comes amid ongoing demonstrations across Iran, as anger continues to simmer over political repression, economic hardship and human rights abuses.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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But there is also a prevailing confidence in Barra’s ability, at this point, to navigate anything that might come GM’s way.—
Emma Hinchliffe,
Fortune,
29 Jan. 2026
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His view runs counter to much of the prevailing AI narrative.—
Alexander Puutio,
Forbes.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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In practical terms, consolidation means prices may pause, move sideways, or pull back modestly after a strong rally, rather than continuing to see a linear rise.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2026
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To be clear, this isn’t the time to get offsides with the tax agency given the deep staff cuts and continuing paper backlogs, as figures in a January 27 Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration report show.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Those cells, called HeLa cells, became the first immortal human cell line and have been used ever since in countless scientific breakthroughs, including vaccine development and cancer research.—
Akilah Weber Pierson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Jan. 2026
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Hounsou will play another immortal warrior, and Abela a love interest for Cavill.—
Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 Jan. 2026
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The arctic blast that has gripped much of the country is forecasted to continue to blanket Michigan, with wind chills as low as 15-20 degrees below zero, persisting throughout the rest of the week.—
Frank Witsil,
Freep.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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With the issue persisting, Austin ISD has requested that Waymo halt operations during school pickup or dropoff hours.—
Karoline Leonard,
Austin American Statesman,
23 Jan. 2026
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“Lasting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lasting. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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