ENDURING Synonyms: 144 Similar and Opposite Words

enduring 1 of 2

adjective

in-ˈdu̇r-iŋ

Definition of enduring

as in ongoing

having an existence or validity that does not change or diminish science fiction's enduring fascination with worlds beyond our own

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enduring

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verb

present participle of endure

as in experiencing

to come to a knowledge of (something) by living through it an elderly couple who have endured the ups and downs of a half century of married life

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as in tolerating

to put up with (something painful or difficult) at some point we all have to endure the loss of a beloved pet

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as in lasting

to remain indefinitely in existence or in the same state the fashion business is built on change, since nobody expects a particular clothing style to endure

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Recent Examples of enduring

Adjective

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 At once both chilling and moving, director Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck has created what may stand as the most enduring indictment of the 20th century authoritarian surveillance state. — David Faris, TheWeek, 27 July 2026

Verb

Max Martin, Grande sings of blowing through breakups and make-ups and enduring mounting exhaustion with mass notoriety while the music swirls patiently and frequently angrily underneath. — Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 3 Aug. 2026 Historically, enduring businesses like Wedgwood, P&G, and Ford consistently built success by prioritizing customer value, trust, and market expansion, recognizing profits as a natural outcome. — Steve Denning, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for enduring

Recent Examples of Synonyms for enduring

Adjective

Secret Service officials have also highlighted threats against Trump from foreign actors, including Iran—amid the ongoing war.

— Antonio Pequeño IV, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2026
The investigation remains ongoing, and the case has been presented to the district attorney for consideration.

— Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of ongoing

Verb

However, our findings demonstrate the risks faced by populations that are experiencing multiple, compounded hardships.

— Carina Heckert, The Conversation, 30 July 2026
Duke, WakeMed, Novant and UNC health systems have enough blood on hand and are not experiencing disruptions, representatives told the Charlotte Observer.

— Eva Flowe July 30, Charlotte Observer, 30 July 2026

Definition of experiencing

Verb

For a Seattle politician to argue that tolerating drug crime and disorder amounts to harm enhancement registered as something close to startling news.

— Michael Powell, The Atlantic, 30 July 2026
The Steamfitters were staging protests outside the Pfizer site, accusing the MetroLoft — which employs a mix of union and nonunion contractors — of building on the cheap and tolerating unsafe work conditions.

— Andrew Rice, Curbed, 23 July 2026

Definition of tolerating

Verb

This will be a lasting image burned into the legacy of both WWE and Oba Femi’s lore.

— Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
Still, Desai argued that SpaceX’s IPO will have a lasting impact on the industry, and ultimately open up capital markets for entrepreneurs building the next billion-dollar businesses.

— Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of lasting

Verb

Four remaining lions are recovering, but three others are still unwell and undergoing treatment, the zoo said.

— Yumi Asada, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026
Bay Harbor Islands, neighbor to the affluent towns of Bal Harbour, Surfside and Indian Creek Village, is undergoing a transformation from a middle-class enclave into an ultra-luxury haven.

— Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of undergoing

Verb

Piedmont Park Arts Festival This long-standing arts festival brings out more than 250 sculptors, painters, leatherworkers, glass blowers, jewelers and more.

— Elizabeth Green, AJC.com, 30 July 2026
The effort also targets a long-standing weakness in the domestic industrial base, where defense officials have repeatedly identified precision cast components as a production bottleneck for military propulsion programs.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 30 July 2026

Definition of standing

Verb

Originally famed for the company’s organs that swelled Detroit theaters and churches, the situation became perilous after Wurlitzer and the remaining tenants all left by 1982.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Aug. 2026
His catalog has aged remarkably well, continuing to find new listeners while remaining deeply meaningful to longtime fans.

— Jamie Graziano, Charlotte Observer, 31 July 2026