lasting
[adjective]
Synonyms: continuing, abiding, durable, enduring, long-standing, long-term, perennial, permanent

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Antonyms: fleeting
Contrasted words: ephemeral, evanescent, fugitive, momentary, passing, short-lived, transient, transitory
Related Words: abiding, continuing, persisting, endless, everlasting, unceasing, continual, continuous, incessant, perennial, unremitting, eternal, sempiternal, indelible, indissoluble, inexhaustible, inexpugnable, inexpungible

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English Thesaurus: long, lengthy, long-running, long-lasting, protracted, ...

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last‧ing /ˈlɑːstɪŋ $ ˈlæs-/ adjective [usually before noun]
strong enough, well enough planned etc to continue for a very long time Synonym : long-lasting:
The reforms will bring lasting benefits.
Their generosity made a lasting impression on me.
a solution that would bring lasting peace

[TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲

long continuing for a long time:
The film was very long.
There has been a long period without rain.
lengthy continuing for a long time, especially longer than you want or expect:
Drivers face lengthy delays on all roads out of the city.
Police are going through the lengthy process of re-examining all the evidence.
He faces a lengthy prison sentence.
long-running [only before noun] continuing for a long time - used especially about disputes, campaigns, or shows:
He has been involved in a long-running dispute with his neighbour.
The programme is one of the longest-running series on television.
a long-running campaign to prevent the airport from being built
long-lasting continuing for a long time – used especially about effects or relationships:
Stress can have long-lasting effects.
While at the school, she made many long-lasting friendships.
protracted formal continuing for a long time, especially an unusually long time:
Despite protracted negotiations, they were unable to reach an agreement.
The couple have been involved in a protracted battle for custody of their children.
prolonged continuing for a long time, especially longer than expected, or longer in a way that makes a situation worse:
He returned to work after a prolonged absence.
Studies have linked prolonged use of the drug to cancer.
a prolonged period of economic decline
extended [only before noun] continuing for a long time - used especially about visits, trips, breaks etc that last longer than was planned:
an extended stay in hospital
He took an extended break from work after his father died.
She didn’t like being away from home for extended periods.
lasting [only before noun] strong enough or great enough to continue for a long time:
The negotiations were aimed at achieving a lasting peace.
This affair has done lasting damage to the President’s credibility.
The book left a lasting impression on me.
enduring continuing for a long time – used especially about memories, influences, or feelings of liking someone or something:
One of my most enduring memories is of going on holiday to France with my parents.
the enduring appeal of Conan Doyle's stories
his enduring love for Ireland
marathon [only before noun] continuing for a very long time and needing a lot of energy, patience, or determination:
It was a marathon session of talks which continued until 3 am.
He arrived after a marathon journey across Europe.
long-winded continuing for too long - used about speeches, answers, explanations etc:
a very long-winded answer to a simple question
He gave a long-winded speech about the company's vision for the future.
interminable very long and boring:
They faced an interminable wait in the departure lounge of the airport.
The journey seemed interminable.
long-drawn-out [only before noun] used about a process that continues for much too long:
The news heightened expectations that the long-drawn-out investigation might be coming to a close.

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permanent continuing forever, for a very long time, or for the rest of your life:
She has permanent damage to her eyesight.
the search for a permanent solution to the problem
They’ve offered her the job on a permanent basis.
lasting continuing for a very long time – used especially when something continues to affect someone or something for a long time:
The experience left a lasting impression on him.
Things that happen in early childhood can have a lasting effect on your life.
Shelley was to have a lasting influence on him.
Is there any hope for a lasting peace in the Middle East?
never-ending continuing so long that you think it will never end – used especially when something needs a lot of effort:
Keeping the house clean is a never-ending battle.
It was a never-ending task.
The search was never-ending.
perpetual a perpetual state or feeling seems to be there all the time – used especially about something that is very annoying, worrying, or tiring:
For many working mothers, balancing the demands of children and job is a perpetual challenge.
The people live in a perpetual state of fear.
everlasting continuing forever – used especially in the following phrases:
Gold is the symbol of everlasting love.
He promised them everlasting life.
eternal continuing forever – used especially in the following phrases:
Do you believe in eternal life?
the secret of eternal youth
She has my eternal gratitude (=I will always be grateful to her).
You’re always the eternal optimist. (=you always think that good things will happen)

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