long-lasting

adjective

: existing or continuing for a long time
a book that has long-lasting significance
The trip had a long-lasting effect on me.

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The scenarios are endless, each rife with long-lasting consequences. Dan Duggan, The Athletic, 22 Mar. 2025 What sets this long-lasting (up to 48 hours!), oil-free lotion apart is its star ingredient: aloe bioferment, which goes through an intensive five-day, 10-step fermentation process to become 500 times more concentrated than regular aloe. Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 22 Mar. 2025 Aimed at addressing the need for both dramatic lashes and long-lasting wear, the formula incorporates a nourishing tripeptide complex that targets lash health and high performance. Dahvi Shira, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025 This garden favorite never fails to delight with vibrant, long-lasting blooms that attract an abundance of butterflies, hummingbirds, bees, and other pollinators to the garden. Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 21 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for long-lasting

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“Long-lasting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/long-lasting. Accessed 27 Mar. 2025.

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