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

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Health becomes a vehicle for freedom, autonomy, and lasting joy, rather than a form of restriction. — Nia Bowers, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026 Dollywood became one of Tennessee’s most popular attractions, while her charitable work through the Dollywood Foundation and Imagination Library left an equally lasting mark. — Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 25 Aug. 2026

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Whether yeast protein becomes a lasting alternative or a niche solution will depend on taste consistency at scale, repeat purchase rates, and further clinical data on digestibility and muscle outcomes relative to whey. — Tanya Akim, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026 One of his lasting memories involved standing in the registration line with Tiger Woods two spots behind him. — Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 28 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for lasting

Recent Examples of Synonyms for lasting

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What later became its most enduring calling card—the memorabilia—arrived almost by accident.

— Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Aug. 2026
Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet might be one of the most enduring young couples in Hollywood.

— Marzia Nicolini, Vanity Fair, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of enduring

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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

Her team said they were touched by the idea and are open to continuing the conversation, according to Lee.

— Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 29 Aug. 2026
The two had spent a few days in Nepal’s capital Kathmandu to acclimate to the higher altitude of the Himalayas, before continuing north toward the Chinese border with a tour group.

— Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of continuing

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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

Anthropic's method reportedly embeds an imperceptible mark during text generation, persisting through copying.

— Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026
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

Definition of persisting

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