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. Jerome Booth:

   (There will be) sell-off in the euro as talk of other exit referenda builds, this sell-off will be more profound and long-lasting and will be not just against the dollar and yen but also against the pound. It will also raise fears of significant loss of value for holders of Euro-zone government bonds.

2. Marwan Shehada:

   Nusra wants recognition, they want to be seen both in and outside Syria as a partner so they can establish a lasting foothold in the country, they hope to be embraced by the Qataris in the same way other groups have. Hostage negotiations are a way to raise money but also to boost prestige.

3. Jon Huntley:

   Infrastructure spending has a bigger effect on jobs when we're in an economic recession, the benefits of infrastructure spending take a while, but are very, very long lasting.

4. Babatunde Osotimehin:

   We know what to do and we know how to do it, these investments save lives, empower women and girls, strengthen health systems and have a profound and lasting impact on development.

5. George Ball:

   If an armed conflict between Russia and Ukraine is somehow avoided, a short lived relief rally is likely, but there are still too many worries on the horizon for any type of longer lasting upward move higher in stocks.