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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Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 22 May 2025
In spite of that brevity, some preliminary research suggests DMT can have long-lasting psychological and even therapeutic effects.
—Andy Greenberg, Wired News, 22 May 2025
These rapid changes can happen but long-lasting success will take time.
—Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 22 May 2025
Footwear News’ global network of editors has carefully curated all product selections featured using our expansive brand knowledge and thorough research to find quality, long-lasting items.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 21 May 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 6 Jun. 2025.
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