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verb

present participle of last

Synonym Chooser

How does the adjective lasting contrast with its synonyms?

Some common synonyms of lasting are durable, permanent, and stable. While all these words mean "enduring for so long as to seem fixed or established," lasting implies a capacity to continue indefinitely.

a book that left a lasting impression on me

Where would durable be a reasonable alternative to lasting?

Although the words durable and lasting have much in common, durable implies power to resist destructive agencies.

durable fabrics

When could permanent be used to replace lasting?

The words permanent and lasting can be used in similar contexts, but permanent adds usually the implication of being designed or planned to stand or continue indefinitely.

permanent living arrangements

When can stable be used instead of lasting?

While in some cases nearly identical to lasting, stable implies lastingness because of resistance to being overturned or displaced.

a stable government

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of lasting
Adjective
In this decision, the Court determined that a man born in San Francisco to Chinese parents was entitled to U.S. citizenship, setting a lasting precedent. Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 3 Mar. 2025 The plentiful and lasting blooms at only 20 inches tall, especially in antique colors like ‘Cherry Caramel,’ create irresistible combinations. Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Mar. 2025
Verb
McFarland's fight for Arizona’s Colorado River rights Arizona's water rights were part of McFarland's lasting legacy. Sarah Lapidus, The Arizona Republic, 21 Dec. 2024 Since the premiere of its US version in 2005, the workplace comedy genre has absolutely exploded, with a banger new series starting almost every year since and usually lasting at least a few seasons. Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for lasting
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lasting
Adjective
  • Only now, in a sign of how much Hollywood itself is evolving, an e-retailing giant, and not a traditional studio, will determine the direction of the movie business’s most enduring franchise.
    Jordan Moreau, Variety, 2 Mar. 2025
  • Across the mass, Anne Ramsey (front row, second from left) celebrated her Supporting Actress nomination for Throw Momma From the Train following decades in the industry, and two years after what may have been her most enduring role, as criminal mastermind Ma Fratelli in The Goonies.
    Zach Schonfeld, Vulture, 26 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • The track is based on a piano demo John Lennon recorded in 1977, and which Yoko Ono gave to the surviving members of the band in 1994.
    Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 23 Dec. 2024
  • But within a week, those very same survivors decide to return, preferring their odds in a series of death matches to their odds of surviving at home.
    Josh Wigler, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • The Washington Commanders clinched a playoff berth with one regular-season game remaining, but Dan Quinn doesn’t intend to have the team coast into the postseason.
    Ben Standig, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
  • This seemed like an obvious spot to use one of their two remaining timeouts but Morris didn’t and the ball wasn’t snapped until there were only 17 seconds left.
    Ted Nguyen, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • Most cases in the ongoing outbreak have been reported in Texas, but cases have also been diagnosed in California, Alaska, Kentucky, Georgia, New Mexico, and New Jersey.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Mar. 2025
  • His concert will oppose an ongoing boycott of Russia by his label Universal Music Group, which suspended operations in the country following the invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
    Brittany Spanos, Rolling Stone, 5 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • The prevailing wisdom in Chicago at the time was the Blackhawks were torn between Byram and center Alex Turcotte.
    Mark Lazerus, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024
  • The Maccabees fought for the value of Jewish distinctiveness, the right to live according to commandments that the prevailing Greek authorities viewed as backward.
    Rabbi Leon A. Morris, Sun Sentinel, 26 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • Peter Singer, Professor of Bioethics, Author, and Philosopher The biggest reason to be optimistic about 2025 is the continuing decline in extreme poverty, defined as not being able to reliably meet your basic needs for food and shelter.
    George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
  • Jared Goff once again looked dialed in, spreading the wealth and continuing to operate this offense at a high level.
    Colton Pouncy, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • The heavenly abode known as Xu Tu Palace where immortal master Wuliang Xianweng (Wang Deshun), who takes on great significance in the film’s last third, is said to be made entirely from jade, and the texture and lighting on display certainly reflects that claim in a convincing manner.
    Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 2 Mar. 2025
  • In time, it was revealed that the Dollhouse was just beta-testing technology that would allow its wealthy clients to upload their minds into these young, fit bodies, becoming functionally immortal(*).
    Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 28 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • The McAfee family learned about raw milk by chance, but became true believers over time, persisting in the face of regulatory pressure and litigation.
    Amy Feldman, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
  • Rainy weather is expected on the West Coast this weekend, with snow in the Northeast persisting until Saturday afternoon.
    Gord Magill, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024

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“Lasting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lasting. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.

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