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
On a toasty Friday in Philadelphia, with a game-time temperature of 90 degrees, the Sox began a 12-game stretch that could determine whether MLB’s biggest surprise has staying power.
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Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 6 June 2026
All of these options have staying power and also work in a variety of kitchen styles.
—Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 4 June 2026
But David McCuan, a political science professor at Sonoma State University, believes Hilton has the staying power to advance to November's election, likely leaving Steyer on the sidelines.
—Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 3 June 2026
For example, pairing eggs with whole-grain toast, vegetables, and/or cheese can further enhance the meal’s staying power by adding fiber, fat, and additional protein.
—Christina Manian, Health, 3 June 2026
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Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 6 June 2026
All of these options have staying power and also work in a variety of kitchen styles.
—Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 4 June 2026
But David McCuan, a political science professor at Sonoma State University, believes Hilton has the staying power to advance to November's election, likely leaving Steyer on the sidelines.
—Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 3 June 2026
For example, pairing eggs with whole-grain toast, vegetables, and/or cheese can further enhance the meal’s staying power by adding fiber, fat, and additional protein.
—Christina Manian, Health, 3 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for staying power
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Smith helped catalyze the 49ers’ historic turnaround during his rookie season in 2011 thanks to his ability to disrupt quarterbacks.—
Michael McGough,
Sacbee.com,
14 June 2026
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Anthropic has said Mythos represents a danger to the public because of its ability to find bugs in computer code, which could be exploited by malicious actors.—
Reed Albergotti,
semafor.com,
13 June 2026
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Kamada said the talent and experience of his teammates helped Japan avoid being discouraged after falling behind for a second time.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 June 2026
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The talent was clearly there, but there was always a stumbling block.—
Mark Anderson,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
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Is his best skill dribbling, incisive passing or scoring with both feet?—
Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
11 June 2026
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This expansion helps workers gain new skills, such as becoming a certified nursing assistant or welder, through federal assistance for training programs lasting 8 to 15 weeks.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
11 June 2026
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For families Beyond the kids' pool in the outdoor courtyard, children are welcomed with a small gift and child-sized bathrobes.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 June 2026
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The group took in more than $5 million in gifts, grants and contributions from 2020 through 2024, according to its tax returns.—
Haley Parsley,
Sacbee.com,
16 June 2026
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But in mid-June, Turner was already a three-win player, combining his usual offensive prowess with an unexpected improvement with the glove.—
Stephen J. Nesbitt,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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Our brain’s fortune-telling prowess also helps us in social situations.—
Dr. Deepika Chopra,
Flow Space,
16 June 2026
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“Staying power.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/staying%20power. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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