as in ability
the quality or trait that allows someone or something to continue to be effective, successful, popular, etc., for a long period of time
a long-distance runner with a lot of staying power a song with staying power Her staying power as a pop icon is remarkable.
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Recent Examples of staying power
The sharp criticism appeared to cast doubt over the staying power of the accord, setting up the possibility of a rekindled trade war between the world's two largest economies.
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Max Zahn, ABC News, 30 May 2025
But market analysts were cautious about the staying power of Tuesday’s relief rally, given Trump’s ability to change the narrative on a dime.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 27 May 2025
For these reasons and more, Dora has been a powerhouse for a quarter century and has already proved her staying power.
—Sari Hitchins, Parents, 20 May 2025
The best technology stories are the ones with purpose and staying power.
—Shazia Manus, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
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Max Zahn, ABC News, 30 May 2025
But market analysts were cautious about the staying power of Tuesday’s relief rally, given Trump’s ability to change the narrative on a dime.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 27 May 2025
For these reasons and more, Dora has been a powerhouse for a quarter century and has already proved her staying power.
—Sari Hitchins, Parents, 20 May 2025
The best technology stories are the ones with purpose and staying power.
—Shazia Manus, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for staying power
Recent Examples of Synonyms for staying power
Noun
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However, human ability to connect, imagine, and navigate ambiguity remains irreplaceable.—
Arafat Kabir,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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Spending time in our country’s national parks offers a powerful reminder of nature’s ability to uplift and inspire.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
4 June 2025
Noun
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There was a concern Forest would have to cash in on either Morgan Gibbs-White or Murillo — the Brazilian who retains the unusual talent, for a defender, of being truly exciting to watch — to keep themselves out of PSR trouble.—
Paul Taylor,
New York Times,
6 June 2025
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The platform designed by our passionate artistic team is a space where talents will be empowered to continue to shape the instruments, strategies, and community these filmmakers need to see their projects and careers blossom.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
5 June 2025
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Critical leadership skills can be learned through the creative and joyful act of reading children’s books.—
Esther K. Choy,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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Eight of Pentacles: This is a month to hone your skills and refine your craft, as Mercury’s journey through Aquarius should sharpen your focus until the 14th.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 June 2025
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Neither Hezbollah nor the state had come to survey the extensive damage, although Hezbollah had given Abdullah and others who had lost their homes between twelve thousand to fourteen thousand dollars apiece, part of what the group’s leader called a gift from Iran.—
Rania Abouzeid,
New Yorker,
2 June 2025
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Even occasional summer watering will kill it or shorten its life, which is only about four or five years anyway, but wow, what a gift to hummingbirds and other pollinators, not to mention anyone who loves a dramatic, fragrant garden.—
Jeanette Marantos,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2025
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She’s been a celebrity go-to for years—lending her undetectable blending, illuminating, and accentuating prowess to the likes of Jennifer Aniston and Cameron Diaz for year; and now, somehow managing to distill her artistry in a line of products that feel expert, yes, but shockingly approachable.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
23 May 2025
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In addition to her prowess at finding the net in soccer, Nelson is adept at hitting balls over the net as a tennis player.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2025
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