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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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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Recent Examples of lasting
Dr. Ewelina U. Ochab, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
My favorite time of year, Carnival, is one of the region’s most lasting and powerful traditions.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 2 Dec. 2024
Sarah Lapidus, The Arizona Republic, 21 Dec. 2024
Since the premiere of its US version in 2005, the workplace comedy genre has absolutely exploded, with a banger new series starting almost every year since and usually lasting at least a few seasons.
—Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
This included metal rods being inserted into victims’ vaginas, causing lasting and possibly irreparable damage.
—Dr. Ewelina U. Ochab, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
My favorite time of year, Carnival, is one of the region’s most lasting and powerful traditions.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 2 Dec. 2024
Verb
McFarland's fight for Arizona’s Colorado River rights Arizona's water rights were part of McFarland's lasting legacy.
—Sarah Lapidus, The Arizona Republic, 21 Dec. 2024
Since the premiere of its US version in 2005, the workplace comedy genre has absolutely exploded, with a banger new series starting almost every year since and usually lasting at least a few seasons.
—Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lasting
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The Spotlight Award celebrates an actor whose talent and career personify an enduring commitment to excellence, including a special appreciation of the importance of costume design.Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 20 Dec. 2024
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Their action testifies to the enduring relevance of this 19th century play, which was adapted by Amy Herzog and ran until June.Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Dec. 2024
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The track is based on a piano demo John Lennon recorded in 1977, and which Yoko Ono gave to the surviving members of the band in 1994.Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 23 Dec. 2024
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But within a week, those very same survivors decide to return, preferring their odds in a series of death matches to their odds of surviving at home.Josh Wigler, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Dec. 2024
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As for the rest of the league, here’s where things stand with only the Monday night matchup (New Orleans at Green Bay) remaining in Week 16.Jeff Howe and Austin Mock, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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Williams, who aggravated the injury during the Week 11 loss to the Seahawks, hasn't been able to return to practice, and with two years remaining on his contract, his absence has left a significant gap in the 49ers' offense.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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The study looked at the top 250 television series available from major streaming services in 2023, including for the first time library titles alongside new and ongoing programs.Andrés Buenahora, Variety, 17 Dec. 2024
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This analysis of an innovative proposition is part of my ongoing Forbes column coverage on the latest in AI including identifying and explaining various impactful AI complexities (see the link here).Lance Eliot, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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For years, the prevailing theory was that spaces should be staged neutrally and impersonally in order to appeal to as many buyers as possible.Rachel Davies, Architectural Digest, 23 Dec. 2024
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That’s the prevailing thought around a Clemson program again at a crossroads.Grace Raynor, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
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Police are continuing to investigate.Sarah Nelson, The Indianapolis Star, 24 Dec. 2024
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After Newport, Dylan kept performing and writing new music, releasing two albums in one year and continuing his shift from folk to rock.Grant Wong, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
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Feel your immortal soul being warmed and suffused with pleasures both rare and immeasurable.Anthony Lane, The New Yorker, 16 Dec. 2024
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But incredibly, when faced with threats from injury to starvation, the immortal jellyfish can reverse the process, turning the clock backward.Brian Handwerk, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 Dec. 2024
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The McAfee family learned about raw milk by chance, but became true believers over time, persisting in the face of regulatory pressure and litigation.Amy Feldman, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
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Rainy weather is expected on the West Coast this weekend, with snow in the Northeast persisting until Saturday afternoon.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
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“Lasting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lasting. Accessed 27 Dec. 2024.
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