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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Although there is a higher barrier to entry, once a corporation can achieve vertical integration, margins can become leaner, shipping times shorter and the ability to produce new inventory more often becomes more feasible.—
Yola Robert,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
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Netflix recently gave advertisers the ability to target more than 100 interests in over 17 categories, including life stages, and to incorporate first-party data into their process.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
16 June 2025
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The real turning point for the contest came in 2001, when Kobayashi — who rose to fame eating 16 bowls of ramen in an hour on a TV show in his native Japan — first brought his talents to Coney Island.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
17 June 2025
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Beyond his talent, Jake is a great teammate and leader.—
Noah Perkins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 June 2025
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Additional songs teach kids the days of the week and the importance of washing your hands—now those are the kids of practical life skills wrapped up in an entertaining package both parents and kids can appreciate.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
13 June 2025
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For example, someone who’s the go-to person in navigating the team’s tools may want to improve their negotiation or decision-making skills.—
Sho Dewan,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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Some people may end up getting stuck maintaining an AI ghost if it's left behind as a gift, and ethicists suggested that the emotional weight of that could also eventually take a negative toll.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
13 June 2025
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In a blend of history and elegance, businessman Lindsay Howard, son of horse-racing enthusiast and Seabiscuit owner Charles Howard, originally commissioned the estate to be built by architects John Bakewell Jr. and Ernest Weihe as a wedding gift for his wife Anita.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
13 June 2025
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Aspiring leaders or new managers don’t have to be in a leadership position to start building their leadership prowess.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
9 June 2025
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After charming the world as one of sports’ favorite couples, thanks to their prowess on the track, their unwavering support of each other, and their TikTok-worthy dance moves, Olympic gold medalist Noah Lyles and Jamaican Olympic bronze medalist Junelle Bromfield are getting married.—
Victoria Uwumarogie,
Essence,
3 June 2025
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“Staying power.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/staying%20power. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.
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