enduring

adjective

en·​dur·​ing in-ˈdu̇r-iŋ How to pronounce enduring (audio)
-ˈdyu̇r-, 
en-
Synonyms of enduring
: lasting, durable
an enduring truth
enduringly adverb
enduringness noun

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science fiction's enduring fascination with worlds beyond our own
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It will be measured by Adaptive Capacity, the ability to preserve enduring purpose while continually renewing institutional design. — David Rosowsky, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026 At an institution where nearly everything else has been muted, the most enduring expression of what the Kennedy Center once was now lives on its smallest stage. — Janay Kingsberry, The Atlantic, 30 July 2026 The granite spires of the Salt Lake Temple dominate the Salt Lake City skyline as an enduring part of the city’s pioneer history. — William Jones, USA Today, 30 July 2026 French President Emmanuel Macron praised Kavinsky’s enduring cultural impact, while fellow musicians remembered an artist whose music bridged underground electronic culture and mainstream pop without sacrificing its singular identity. — Spin Staff, SPIN, 29 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for enduring

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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 5 Aug. 2026.

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