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 contest marked the latest example of the staying power of the president's endorsement.
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Kaia Hubbard,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
But some are more memorable than others, and some have a staying power that can last decades or more.
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Sean McIndoe,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
Part of the trend’s staying power is its adaptability.
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Daisy Maldonado,
InStyle,
15 June 2026
As the league continues to scale, its next challenge will be turning early growth into long-term staying power.
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Allison Smith,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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Kaia Hubbard,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
But some are more memorable than others, and some have a staying power that can last decades or more.
—
Sean McIndoe,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
Part of the trend’s staying power is its adaptability.
—
Daisy Maldonado,
InStyle,
15 June 2026
As the league continues to scale, its next challenge will be turning early growth into long-term staying power.
—
Allison Smith,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for staying power
Recent Examples of Synonyms for staying power
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Derived from a Central African shrub, the drug's ability to reduce withdrawal symptoms and cravings were uncovered by accident, when Howard Lotsof, a 19-year old addicted to heroin, tried ibogaine out of curiosity in 1962.
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The Warriors will likely ask Lendeborg to defend multiple positions during the regular season, and those block were an encouraging sign of his ability to do just that.
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The Clippers acquired George because of his All-Star two-way talent and because Leonard’s arrival hinged on George’s presence.
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In any business, the rise of fame and talent comes with rabid fans who may sometimes cross the line.
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While students honed their skills at the Santa Monica studio for the last year and four months, Blanck found an old pilates studio in Pacific Highlands for rent, but the numbers just didn't add up.
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Those types of players are still enormously valuable because many of their skills are always valuable.
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Your family was able to enjoy this gift of extended time together, right?
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Others request videos of late grandparents as gifts for their own parents.
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Born Joseph Frank Keaton, the actor was a star of vaudeville and early film, known for his prowess at physical comedy and stunt work.
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SpaceX, his rocket company, has made genuine progress in aerospace, and their rocket-launching prowess has allowed Musk to create Starlink, the satellite company.
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“Staying power.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/staying%20power. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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