LASTING Synonyms: 101 Similar and Opposite Words

Q: How does the adjective 'lasting' contrast with its synonyms?

Some common synonyms of lasting are durable , permanent , and stable . While all these words mean "enduring for so long as to seem fixed or established," lasting implies a capacity to continue indefinitely. // a book that left a lasting impression on me

Q: Where would 'durable' be a reasonable alternative to 'lasting'?

Although the words durable and lasting have much in common, durable implies power to resist destructive agencies. // durable fabrics

Q: When could 'permanent' be used to replace 'lasting'?

The words permanent and lasting can be used in similar contexts, but permanent adds usually the implication of being designed or planned to stand or continue indefinitely. // permanent living arrangements

Q: When can 'stable' be used instead of 'lasting'?

While in some cases nearly identical to lasting , stable implies lastingness because of resistance to being overturned or displaced. // a stable government

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adjective

ˈla-stiŋ

Definition of lasting

as in enduring

having an existence or validity that does not change or diminish one of the few books published last year that is likely to have lasting significance

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verb

present participle of last

as in surviving

to continue to operate or to meet one's needs we were lucky that the batteries lasted until we could get to the store to buy more

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as in remaining

to remain indefinitely in existence or in the same state this heavy drought has lasted all summer

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How does the adjective lasting contrast with its synonyms?

Some common synonyms of lasting are durable, permanent, and stable. While all these words mean "enduring for so long as to seem fixed or established," lasting implies a capacity to continue indefinitely.

a book that left a lasting impression on me

Where would durable be a reasonable alternative to lasting?

Although the words durable and lasting have much in common, durable implies power to resist destructive agencies.

durable fabrics

When could permanent be used to replace lasting?

The words permanent and lasting can be used in similar contexts, but permanent adds usually the implication of being designed or planned to stand or continue indefinitely.

permanent living arrangements

When can stable be used instead of lasting?

While in some cases nearly identical to lasting, stable implies lastingness because of resistance to being overturned or displaced.

a stable government

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Recent Examples of lasting

Adjective

Although temperatures will fluctuate in the coming days, there is no widespread or lasting break from the heat in sight, with highs well into the 30s Celsius (86-104 F) expected across much of Japan. — Yumi Asada, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026 Using a mask sporadically won’t deliver lasting results—think of it like a mini spa treatment for your hair rather than a one-off miracle fix. — Anya Meyerowitz, Glamour, 2 Aug. 2026

Verb

Roberts pulled Wrobleski with two on and one out in the fourth inning, his shortest outing of the season after lasting just 4 1/3 in his previous start. — Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 9 Aug. 2026 Measuring each experience once also meant the study could not distinguish a short period of loneliness from loneliness lasting several years, or examine how experiences earlier in life might affect later health. — The Conversation Us, Scientific American, 8 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for lasting

Recent Examples of Synonyms for lasting

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Amazingly, The Honeymooners, one of the most enduring and beloved classics of TV’s golden era, won just a single Emmy during its run in the mid-1950s.

— Benjamin Svetkey, HollywoodReporter, 9 Aug. 2026
The joy found in the game fosters enduring relationships outside of it.

— Christine Ledbetter, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of enduring

Verb

The country's remaining population still appears to hold an important reservoir of genetic diversity, representing one of the last surviving populations outside Australia.

— Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Soto Zea said that surviving Monday’s earthquake in Colombia after witnessing the devastation left behind in nearby Venezuela has left her feeling very nervous.

— Nicole Acevedo, NBC news, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of surviving

Verb

Beyond the upcoming Rose Bowl set, the remaining four members will navigate the initial promotional rollout for Wild on their own.

— Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
With so many staffers leaving and not being replaced, the remaining providers have often been stretched remarkably thin.

— Eric Umansky, ProPublica, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of remaining

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The sheriff's office said the investigation into the Fred Mountain Fire remains ongoing and additional charges may be filed.

— Richard Ramos, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
Johnson has appreciated the ongoing investment of his starting quarterback and his willingness to take on as much as has been thrown at him.

— Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of ongoing

Verb

This figure, higher than prevailing estimates, suggests more oil is reaching markets, explaining the surprisingly muted crude price spikes despite ongoing conflicts.

— David Blackmon, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
Across three seasons of TV, six feature-length films, and multiple DVD extras, the prevailing theme is that these guys love one another.

— Tim Grierson, Vulture, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of prevailing

Verb

Georgia homeowners are continuing to feel it in their wallets as insurance costs climb, driven by stronger storms and higher rebuilding costs.

— Carson Bonner, AJC.com, 7 Aug. 2026
The findings point to a continuing demand for the human capabilities that support professional judgment.

— Murugan Anandarajan, The Conversation, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of continuing

Adjective

All the entries are highly personal, bracingly creative and audaciously inventive recreations of immortal standards familiar throughout the world.

— Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 9 Aug. 2026
Turritopsis dohrnii, commonly called the immortal jellyfish, has an ability that no amount of venture capital has managed to replicate.

— Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of immortal

Verb

That’s because about half of the patients suffer from a rare reaction called hallucinogen persisting perception disorder (HPPD), which often appears as a visual disturbance, Bekhrad says.

— Dawn Fallik, Scientific American, 11 Aug. 2026
Last week’s levels at Lake Mead are the latest sign of pressure on the Colorado River system, which is under threat from overconsumption and increasing temperatures, no thanks to a persisting megadrought in the region.

— Chad de Guzman, Time, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of persisting

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