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 Lifetime Achievement Award recognises a remarkable legacy built on originality and enduring influence, that continues to connect with fans worldwide."
From BBC
Dragging the incapacitated along on sledges, the rescuers struggled back to the Advance, enduring snow blindness and frostbite.
From Literature
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Modi also responded by saying that India "deeply values the enduring friendship with Israel, built on trust, innovation and a shared commitment to peace and progress".
From BBC
Marked by its stark staging and ritualistic intensity, the work remains one of the most enduring interpretations of Ravel's best-known work and continues to captivate audiences worldwide.
From Barron's
What many don’t know is one of his most enduring accomplishments is Casa Verdi — a retirement home for musicians.
From Los Angeles Times
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