enduring

adjective

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

Examples of enduring in a Sentence

science fiction's enduring fascination with worlds beyond our own
Recent Examples on the Web Many of Cyphers' most enduring projects came in collaboration with horror filmmaker John Carpenter. Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 6 Aug. 2024 The Thing in Benson The Thing is one of Arizona's most enduring weird roadside attractions. Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 2 Aug. 2024 Bob Ryan, a former NFL Films producer (and now the editor-in-chief of NFL Films), is largely responsible for the endearing—and enduring—designation. Stacey Lastoe, Southern Living, 26 July 2024 And while the conditions, definition, prevalence, cause, and cure are still being studied, long covid is turning into a public health challenge that could be enduring and expensive. Washington Post Live, Washington Post, 25 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for enduring 

These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'enduring.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of enduring was in the 15th century

Dictionary Entries Near enduring

Cite this Entry

“Enduring.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/enduring. Accessed 18 Aug. 2024.

More from Merriam-Webster on enduring

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!