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
That project has already racked up 17 appearances on the tally and is proving to have more staying power than the latest Disney release.
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Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
Following the money — and percentages — could indicate whether the SEC’s growing strength in men’s basketball has any staying power.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2025
And in an era when a player like Reese, who stayed for four years, is becoming rare, coaches like Kansas’ Bill Self, Connecticut’s Danny Hurley and Michigan State’s Tom Izzo are gaining staying power and becoming more popular figures in the sport’s landscape.
—Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 25 Mar. 2025
These tariffs have historically demonstrated staying power because of their political appeal and can pose long-term challenges for businesses due to difficulties in obtaining exemptions or avoiding their impact.
—Richard Kestenbaum, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
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Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
Following the money — and percentages — could indicate whether the SEC’s growing strength in men’s basketball has any staying power.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2025
And in an era when a player like Reese, who stayed for four years, is becoming rare, coaches like Kansas’ Bill Self, Connecticut’s Danny Hurley and Michigan State’s Tom Izzo are gaining staying power and becoming more popular figures in the sport’s landscape.
—Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 25 Mar. 2025
These tariffs have historically demonstrated staying power because of their political appeal and can pose long-term challenges for businesses due to difficulties in obtaining exemptions or avoiding their impact.
—Richard Kestenbaum, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for staying power
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In today’s dynamic climate of work, career success often depends on your ability to adapt, grow, and make smart choices when the path forward is unclear.—
Amanda Miller Littlejohn,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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Since then, the Trump administration has frozen $2.3 billion in funding to Harvard, threatened to strip its tax-exempt status and take away its ability to enroll foreign students, while demanding information on the university's foreign ties, funding, students and faculty.—
Nate Raymond,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2025
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And while there’s some individual talent throughout the roster, the team hasn’t won anything with this core.—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
19 Apr. 2025
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The receiver undoubtedly has first-round talent, but there are a couple reasons why Burden isn't a lock to go on day one.—
Bryce Lazenby,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Apr. 2025
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The combination of humor, humility, and skill made Arya stand out in a space dominated by polished perfection.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2025
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Williams also had a standout skill last season, leading the NCAA with seven interceptions.—
Jesse Newell,
Kansas City Star,
26 Apr. 2025
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But Ed’s gift is like a metaphor for what’s happening in the world.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
27 Apr. 2025
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His fourth-round projection stems from the ability to channel his athletic gifts into production.—
Ben Standig,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2025
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While state courts have increasingly dismissed climate lawsuits as meritless, superfund laws are growing in popularity as another way to gut U.S. energy prowess.—
Steve Forbes,
Forbes.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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Not all fighting games necessarily need a massive, twisty plot, but in recent years series like Mortal Kombat and Tekken have stepped up to match their technical prowess with more complex storytelling.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
21 Apr. 2025
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