enduring
Americanadjective
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lasting; permanent.
a poet of enduring greatness.
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patient; long-suffering.
adjective
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permanent; lasting
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having forbearance; long-suffering
Other Word Forms
- enduringly adverb
- enduringness noun
- nonenduring adjective
- unenduring adjective
- unenduringly adverb
Etymology
Origin of enduring
Example Sentences
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“This is more than a home… it’s a private sanctuary, brought back to life with care, style, and enduring character. A rare opportunity for those seeking space, seclusion, and authentic Spanish charm.”
From MarketWatch • Apr. 2, 2026
It is also a signal of the company’s enduring appeal among top investors, even as rivals begin to close the gap in the AI race.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026
“We’ve had such an enduring friendship after being high school sweethearts. It’s kind of nice.”
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026
I recall feeling absolutely nothing after enduring it.
From Salon • Mar. 29, 2026
In some vaguely general fashion, they understood this, regarding the construction of the District of Columbia on the Potomac as a statement of Virginia’s enduring influence over the federal government.
From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis
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