Long-lasting
adj.resilient, capableprofessional
What it means
Continuing to function, remain, or have an effect for an extended period.
Reach for it when praising durability without claiming permanence
The workshop taught long-lasting repairs using replaceable parts.
Choose between these
7- everyday
material tolerates frequent practical use
not when Hard-wearing is unsuitable for abstract effects.
- everyday
plain description of continued effect is enough
not when Lasting is less explicit about unusually long duration.
- professional
resistance to wear is the proven quality
not when Durable fits objects better than memories, relationships, or flavor.
- professional
sustained
an effect is actively maintained over time
not when Sustained may depend on continued support rather than inherent durability.
- formal
permanent
the state is truly not intended to change
not when Permanent is absolute and should not replace long-lasting casually.
- formal
the condition continues despite attempts or change
not when Persistent often describes problems and lacks positive durability.
- literary
survival through difficulty carries emotional weight
not when Enduring can sound elevated for packaging or batteries.
Said against
3- short-lived
- fleeting
- disposable
It naturally appears in
3- long-lasting effect
Peer mentoring had a long-lasting effect on attendance.
- long-lasting material
Builders selected a long-lasting material for the sea wall.
- long-lasting protection
The coating provided long-lasting protection from salt spray.
Where this comes from
- merriam-webster, adjective, single sense opens in a new tab · retrieved 2026-07-26
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