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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1. J. Paul Getty:

   No one can possibly achieve any real and lasting success or get rich in business by being a conformist.

2. The FDA:

   Hepatitis A virus can result in a liver infection that may be inapparent. However, when symptoms occur, they can range in severity from a mild illness lasting a few weeks to a severe illness lasting several months.

3. Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson:

   Despite the 20 years of study and multiple reports, there is no lasting solution and workers continue to get sick.

4. Christian Stocker:

   We do not see any lasting potential for these sectors to outperform and believe any recovery might be short-lived, the trend of earnings estimates is declining strongly, relative valuation versus the overall market is still very high and a lasting trend reversal in commodity prices is not in sight. We recommend remaining underweight on commodity stocks.

5. C. S. Lewis:

   Mortal lovers must not try to remain at the first step. For lasting passion is the dream of a harlot, and from it we wake in despair.