LASTING Synonyms: 101 Similar and Opposite Words

Q: 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

Q: 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

Q: 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

Q: 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

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adjective

ˈla-stiŋ

Definition of lasting

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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verb

present participle of last

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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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

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Recent Examples of lasting

Adjective

Whether your goal is to become more productive at work, improve your health, or simply be more consistent, Clear's strategies can help turn small actions into lasting results. — Serenity Gibbons, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026 Several factors may explain why most shelter residents in the Bay Area don’t find lasting homes. — Luis Melecio-Zambrano, Mercury News, 23 July 2026

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The World Cup altered the perception of soccer for so many around the country and will leave a lasting impact in the South. — Eric Mandel, AJC.com, 24 July 2026 Turning pressure into lasting change requires workers to remain at the center, backed by real enforcement, remediation, and the freedom to organize. — Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 24 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for lasting

Recent Examples of Synonyms for lasting

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Classic Whites There’s no kitchen paint color that’s more popular or enduring than white.

— Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 July 2026
Over the course of the series, that relationship evolved into one of Star Trek’s most enduring slow-burning romances.

— Chris Snellgrove, Entertainment Weekly, 21 July 2026

Definition of enduring

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The surviving victims were all stabilized, except for one, who was in serious condition, according to a spokesperson for the University of Washington’s Harborview Medical Center.

— Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 26 July 2026
When an owner dies, the insurance proceeds provide the cash to purchase the deceased owner’s interest without forcing the business—or the surviving owners—to borrow money or sell assets.

— Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026

Definition of surviving

Verb

Originally famed for the company’s organs that swelled Detroit theaters and churches, the situation became perilous after Wurlitzer and the remaining tenants all left by 1982.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Aug. 2026
His catalog has aged remarkably well, continuing to find new listeners while remaining deeply meaningful to longtime fans.

— Jamie Graziano, Charlotte Observer, 31 July 2026

Definition of remaining

Adjective

The ongoing housing crisis, characterized by soaring rents and unattainable mortgages, is profoundly disrupting communities, forcing displacement and severing crucial relationships.

— Belonging Forum, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
The facility is believed to not yet be operational, with construction ongoing.

— Arpita Dasika, CNN Money, 22 July 2026

Definition of ongoing

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Against that backdrop, Cunningham has become one of the league's few prominent players willing to publicly challenge the prevailing view on transgender participation in women's sports.

— Alejandro Avila OutKick, FOXNews.com, 29 July 2026
Once the signing with the Vikings was official, one of Murray’s coaches with the Cardinals, who requested anonymity to be candid about a former player, put the prevailing opinion bluntly.

— Alec Lewis, New York Times, 28 July 2026

Definition of prevailing

Verb

Venture capital and investors more generally are eager to spend heavily in the latest technologies, especially with the AI race continuing to heat up.

— Forbes.com, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
His catalog has aged remarkably well, continuing to find new listeners while remaining deeply meaningful to longtime fans.

— Jamie Graziano, Charlotte Observer, 31 July 2026

Definition of continuing

Adjective

Charlize Theron, portraying the immortal nymph Calypso, offered perhaps the most understated interpretation of method dressing.

— Alex Badia, Footwear News, 21 July 2026
Greek mythology is riddled with humans who become immortal, many as punishment for tangling with the gods.

— Matt Donnelly, Variety, 21 July 2026

Definition of immortal

Verb

The problem today is that far from persisting with, say, 5% annual broad money growth, Japan has reverted to its pre-Covid policy mix.

— Steve H. Hanke, Fortune, 20 July 2026
Gentle breezes were expected to blow through Boise beginning on Thursday, with light winds reaching up to 9 mph and persisting through the weekend.

— Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 9 July 2026

Definition of persisting

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