long lasting

Stays around awhile

Long lasting describes something that endures or remains effective for an extended period.

A long-lasting friendship persists through years.

Long-lasting batteries don't need frequent replacement.

The term emphasizes durability or persistence: The medication provides long-lasting relief.

Also spelled long-lasting when used before a noun.

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timeless · eternal · for the ages · resilient · steadfast · tried and true · everlasting · marathon · sturdy · weathered · faithful · reliable · going strong · hardy · immortal · perpetual · unwavering · tenacious

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Opposites
duration/temporal persistence

long lastingshort-lived

Lasting only briefly

fleeting · temporary · brief · transient · momentary

permanence/stability

long lastingperishable

Prone to decay

disposable · fragile · single-use · throwaway · flimsy

Family

long, lasting, longer, longest, longish, length, lengthen, lengthy, lengthwise

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G