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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One of Mac's costars, the late A.J. Johnson, remembered his enduring sense of humor fondly. Ew Staff, EW.com, 26 Apr. 2025 Archidamus’s next suggestion—form alliances to constrain the enemy’s options—has been similarly enduring. A. Wess Mitchell, Foreign Affairs, 22 Apr. 2025 One of the most enduring questions in anthropology is why Neanderthals, our closest extinct human relatives, completely disappeared around 40,000 years ago. Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 21 Apr. 2025 The movie — which follows a father who poses as a nanny to spend time with his children — is almost as enduring as Lawrence's friendship with the film's iconic star. Sabienna Bowman, People.com, 18 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for enduring

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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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 29 Apr. 2025.

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