abiding

adjective

abid·​ing ə-ˈbī-diŋ How to pronounce abiding (audio)
: continuing for a long time : enduring
an abiding interest in nature
abidingly adverb

Examples of abiding in a Sentence

I have an abiding interest in animal welfare—it's not just a phase I'm going through.
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The cousins’ complementary natures may have bonded them in their youth, and a genuine and abiding love clearly remains. Gary Goldstein, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2024 The beautiful thing about the full-circle moments experienced by these sports stars is what’s at the center of them – pure and abiding love. Ken Makin, The Christian Science Monitor, 31 Oct. 2024 In the fierce and abiding imagination of the Forgotten Coast, the Cavalry remained forever and eternal, still roamed the swamps and marshes. Jeff Vandermeer, WIRED, 22 Oct. 2024 Yet the Chills’ music put across an abiding belief in the power of a great song. Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 28 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for abiding 

Word History

Etymology

Middle English abydynge, from present participle of abiden "to abide"

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of abiding was in the 15th century

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“Abiding.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/abiding. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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