ENDURING Synonyms: 144 Similar and Opposite Words

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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

Morpurgo worked behind the scenes with many of the entertainment industry’s most enduring figures. — Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 25 Aug. 2026 Born November 28, 1932, in London, Morpurgo worked behind the scenes with many enduring figures in the entertainment industry. — Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 25 Aug. 2026

Verb

The heritage brand and millennial popstar share a nostalgic synergy and undeniable, enduring impact. — Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 31 Aug. 2026 Tim Cook's defining achievement leading Apple has been building an enduring consumer franchise that has kept users loyal through 15 years of changing technology and competition. — Alexa Lomonaco, CNBC, 31 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for enduring

Recent Examples of Synonyms for enduring

Adjective

Amaya said there is little doubt that the ongoing El Niño is headed for an extraordinary peak intensity, given how much heat lurks just beneath the surface of the tropical Pacific, destined to rise up over time.

— Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2026
Regular driving brings ongoing costs including servicing, oil changes, tires and parking, while crowded campuses and urban areas can make finding a parking space a headache in itself.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of ongoing

Verb

One of her biggest gripes is how often the beauty industry flogs acidic products to control oil production when women are experiencing hormonal imbalance.

— Bella Webb, Vogue, 28 Aug. 2026
Research also suggested that traveling together strengthens family bonds, and experiencing new cultures firsthand helps children expand their worldview.

— Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of experiencing

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Furthermore, relationships themselves teach basic psychological capacities such as regulating emotions, tolerating disappointment, and negotiating differences—skills which therapy is supposed to cultivate.

— David H. Rosmarin, Time, 29 Aug. 2026
Either way, civilizationism would prescribe a more consistent strategy of military withdrawal from the region, a tack tantamount to tolerating Chinese hegemony in its sphere.

— Leonard A. Schuette, Foreign Affairs, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of tolerating

Verb

Connection, wellbeing, and growth are foundational at Patina, shaping experiences that leave lasting impressions which resonate well beyond your stay.

— Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Aug. 2026
In return, Imax gets a percentage of the box office over a long-term contract, typically lasting at least 10 years.

— Kamaron McNair Juhohn Lee, CNBC, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of lasting

Adjective

Here is Dolly Parton’s immortal music legacy in 10 essential songs.

— Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026
Capturing an immortal photograph of jazz legends In 1958, photographer Art Kane assembled many of the greatest legends in jazz on a brownstone stoop in Harlem; his picture became one of the most famous images ever taken of artistic royalty.

— David Morgan, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of immortal

Verb

With the industry undergoing contraction and facing challenges, the name could be perceived as a metaphor about the future of the television business.

— Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 25 Aug. 2026
What little furniture Frank did use in his own home and in those of his daring clientele followed a similar ethos, which some speculate was his extreme spin on the streamlined 18th-century furniture of Louis XVI, undergoing a resurgence at the time.

— Architectural Digest, Architectural Digest, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of undergoing

Verb

The shortage has been worsened by the US seizing oil shipments from Cuba’s long-standing ally Venezuela.

— Chas Newkey-Burden, TheWeek, 28 Aug. 2026
Buckingham’s long-standing engineer, Gary Paczosa, had respect for how Steve reacted to the many ideas Dolly flung at him.

— Martha Ackmann, Vulture, 27 Aug. 2026