Synonyms for

Enduring

Verb / eˈndjʊrɪŋ / / ɪˈndʊrɪŋ / Another word for enduring — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Enduring means to continue to exist for a long time or to be able to withstand hardship or suffering.

Synonyms & similar words

digest brook live longsuffering stand run putup abide weather imperishable liveon brave persist go braveout support survive stickout stomach suffer bear wear last abiding holdup lasting persistent surviving resilient endless eternal abiding continuing unfailing patient unyielding persevering tenacious durable long-lasting sustaining permanent unchanging unending indestructible

Synonyms by register

Formal

lasting persistent perpetual constant

Informal

long-lasting tough hardy

Literary

timeless everlasting indefatigable

Antonyms

temporary fleeting transient short-lived ephemeral passing

Common collocations

  • enduring legacy
  • enduring appeal
  • enduring friendship
  • enduring spirit
  • enduring quality
  • enduring pain
  • enduring love

Word family

noun endurance
verb endure
adverb enduringly

Usage note

Enduring typically describes something that lasts for a long time, often through difficulty or adversity. It carries a positive connotation of strength and resilience.

Example sentences

  1. The ancient pyramids have endured for thousands of years.
  2. The soldier's enduring courage inspired his fellow troops.
  3. The family's enduring faith helped them through a difficult time.
  4. Despite the challenges, the business has endured and thrived.
  5. The community's enduring spirit brought them together during the crisis.

Quotes

  • Enduring means accepting the truth of what has happened and being strong enough to move forward. -Kristin Armstrong
  • Enduring habits I hate...Yes, at the very bottom of my soul I feel grateful to all my misery and bouts of sickness and everything about me that is imperfect, because this sort of thing leaves me with a hundred backdoors through which I can escape from enduring habits. -Friedrich Nietzsche
  • Enduring setbacks while maintaining the ability to show others the way to go forward is a true test of leadership. -Nitin Nohria

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