Synonyms for lasting
ˈlæs tɪŋ, ˈlɑ stɪŋlast·ing

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1. lasting

   Durable (Latin durus, hard) is said almost wholly of material substances that resist wear; lasting is said of either material or immaterial things. Permanent is a word of wider meaning; a thing is permanent which is not liable to change; as, a permanent color; buildings upon a farm are called permanent improvements. Enduring is a higher word, applied to that which resists both time and change; as, enduring fame.

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   Synonyms:
   abiding, changeless, constant, durable, enduring, fixed, immutable, invariable, permanent, perpetual, persistent, stable, steadfast, unchangeable, unchanging

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1. lasting

   Synonyms:
   enduring, abiding, permanent, perpetual, durable

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1. permanent, lastingadjective

   continuing or enduring without marked change in status or condition or place

   "permanent secretary to the president"; "permanent address"; "literature of permanent value"

   Synonyms:
   permanent, durable, persistent, long-lasting, long-lived

   Antonyms:
   unstable, short

2. durable, lasting, long-lasting, long-livedadjective

   existing for a long time

   "hopes for a durable peace"; "a long-lasting friendship"

   Synonyms:
   persistent, permanent, long-lived, long-lasting, durable, long-wearing, perdurable, indestructible, undestroyable

   Antonyms:
   unstable, short

3. persistent, lastingadjective

   retained; not shed

   "persistent leaves remain attached past maturity"; "the persistent gills of fishes"

   Synonyms:
   persistent, permanent, durable, long-lived, unrelenting, tenacious, long-lasting, relentless, dour, haunting, unyielding, dogged, pertinacious

   Antonyms:
   short, unstable

4. lastingadjective

   lasting a long time without change

   "a lasting relationship"

   Synonyms:
   permanent, durable, persistent, long-lasting, long-lived

   Antonyms:
   unstable, short

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1. lastingadjective

   Synonyms:
   enduring, permanent, durable, of long continuance

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1. lastingadjective

   Synonyms:
   enduring, durable, permanent, imperishable, abiding

   Antonyms:
   ephemeral, transitory, fleeting, transient, fugitive, impermanent

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1. List of paraphrases for "lasting":

   durable, sustainable, enduring, permanent, long-lasting, sustained, long-term, non-expendable, persistent, endurable, protracted, constant

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How to use lasting in a sentence?

1. State John Kerry:

   We very much welcome the Syrian army declaration of 72-hours of quiet, we are trying very hard to grow these current discussions into a longer lasting ... enforceable, accountable cessation of hostilities that could change the dynamics on the ground.

2. Ruben Gallego:

   Our voting rights are under attack and efforts to disenfranchise youth could have lasting effects for decades to come.

3. Tad Hutcheson:

   We will forever be grateful to the leaders who have helped us build deep and lasting connections with Atlanta, the films we are highlighting over the next month are a tribute to those friendships and remind us of the power of community.

4. Anthon St Maarten:

   Until one nation ceases its attempts to dominate another, there will never be true freedom. Until one religion relinquishes its quest to prove its god superior to that of another, there shall never be world peace. We will never truly prosper or experience lasting harmony, until we refrain from preaching the gospel of our own moral values and our personal preferences by forcing it upon others.

5. Jacob Frey:

   This is a gigantic shift and represents what could be some of the most important decisions that we ever make in our government, the changes that we make, the decisions that we're making today and tomorrow and over these next several months will have long-lasting impacts. This is the once in a generational opportunity to really get this right.