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(satellite adjective) lasting a long time without change; "a lasting relationship" |
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(satellite adjective) existing for a long time; "hopes for a durable peace"; "a long-lasting friendship" |
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Synonyms: durable, long-lasting, long-lived |
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(adjective) continuing or enduring without marked change in status or condition or place; "permanent secretary to the president"; "permanent address"; "literature of permanent value" |
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Synonyms: permanent |
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(adjective) (biology) retained; not shed; "persistent leaves remain attached past maturity"; "the persistent gills of fishes" |
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Synonyms: persistent |
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(satellite adjective) lasting for an indefinitely long period of time |
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Synonyms: aeonian, eonian, eternal, everlasting |
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