How to Use long-lasting in a Sentence

long-lasting

adjective
  • Check out photos of their long-lasting bond from the ’80s to the present.
    — Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 7 Aug. 2024
  • Keep in Mind The dimmable bulbs are not as long-lasting as other types.
    — Kat De Naoum, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Jan. 2024
  • Foam is more long-lasting, but polyester fiber doesn’t lose its shape over time.
    — Moriah Mason, Southern Living, 24 Aug. 2023
  • But their hopes in the agreement were broader and more long-lasting.
    — Ben Pickman, The Athletic, 26 Feb. 2025
  • The brand's products are also known to be long-lasting.
    — Good Housekeeping, 24 Aug. 2023
  • There’s a bright splash of acidity in the long-lasting and zesty finish.
    — Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 7 Mar. 2024
  • This is not the first time her long-lasting makeup has made headlines.
    — Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 30 Jan. 2024
  • But for people who survived the shootings — or who lost friends — the pain is deep and will be long-lasting.
    — Amelia Nierenberg, New York Times, 29 Oct. 2023
  • Much of the change was attributed to wider knowledge of long-lasting birth control, like the IUD.
    — Devika Rao, The Week, 1 June 2023
  • Behind the high-profile awards is a close and long-lasting friendship.
    — Gabrielle Emanuel, NPR, 9 Jan. 2025
  • Just add one of the fragrance plug’s scents into the diffuser, plug it in, and enjoy the long-lasting scent.
    — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Aug. 2024
  • Drybar is much loved for its sleek hair tools and long-lasting hair products.
    — Meaghan Kenny, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Nov. 2024
  • On the numbers, none have as powerful or long-lasting a legacy as the WRX.
    — Robert Ross, Robb Report, 28 Sep. 2024
  • The scent is strong and long-lasting—perfect for wearing day into night.
    — Nora Colomer, Fox News, 6 May 2024
  • The device can be used on the whole body and delivers long-lasting results.
    — Nora Colomer, Fox News, 17 May 2024
  • Now is as good a time as any to invest in a long-lasting cast-iron skillet, griddle, or grill pan.
    — Jessica Cherner, House Beautiful, 11 May 2023
  • This version is durable for outdoor use and has a long-lasting battery, too.
    — Mandy Harris, Travel + Leisure, 13 Dec. 2023
  • Bring on all the long-lasting comfort, smoothness, and support.
    — Laura Lajiness Kaupke, harpersbazaar.com, 30 May 2023
  • It’s crafted from long-lasting teak and durable bone, which means the inlay can stand up to use in a higher-traffic space.
    — Nora Taylor, Architectural Digest, 4 Apr. 2025
  • These rapid changes can happen but long-lasting success will take time.
    — Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 22 May 2025
  • Annuals are the way to add quick, long-lasting color to your garden.
    — Jennifer Aldrich, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 June 2023
  • Henna can deposit long-lasting color to your hair and improve the overall look and feel of your strands.
    — Chloé Toscano, Allure, 10 Dec. 2024
  • We were blown away by how long-lasting this concealer is — it’s meant to stay on for 16 hours and hydrate the under-eye area all day long.
    — Sophie Dodd, Peoplemag, 7 Jan. 2024
  • Even though it’s been eight years since Kaepernick kneeled down on the field, his actions have had long-lasting repercussions.
    — Rayna Reid Rayford, Essence, 8 Feb. 2024
  • Grant is hopeful these moments are just the beginning of long-lasting change.
    — Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 5 Oct. 2023
  • The new research suggests that the way the body reacts to the bacteria — not the bug itself — could result in long-lasting symptoms.
    — Caroline Hopkins, NBC News, 14 May 2023
  • The result was a long-lasting legacy that has continued to inspire young girls for over six decades.
    — Kelsie Gibson, Peoplemag, 20 July 2023
  • Isotretinoin could be a great option for those in search of a long-lasting solution to their cystic acne.
    — Caroline C. Boyle, USA Today, 11 Apr. 2025
  • Get ready to learn their secrets and unlock the key to long-lasting festival makeup.
    — Tira Urquhart, Essence, 23 Apr. 2024
  • The large flowerheads are long-lasting and perfect for cutting.
    — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 22 May 2025

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