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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Purpose That Carries Forward The most enduring purpose is not one that is declared. Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes.com, 19 July 2025 Letterman’s 22-year tenure yielded some of late-night TV’s most enduring musical moments. Walden Green, Pitchfork, 18 July 2025 And what allowed these songs to be so impossibly enduring, to the point where Oasis can still play stadiums around the world, including to millions of fans who weren’t even alive for its original run? Andrew Unterberger, Billboard, 17 July 2025 Tens of thousands of people are expected to turn out across the country this week to protest President Donald Trump's administration and to honor the legacy of one of the nation's most enduring figureheads in the fight for social justice, John Lewis. Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 17 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for enduring

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 22 Jul. 2025.

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