STAMINA Synonyms: 98 Similar and Opposite Words

stamina

noun

Definition of stamina

as in endurance

great physical or mental strength that allows you to continue doing something for a long time Do you have the stamina to finish the job?

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Recent Examples of stamina But this is one of the most powerful stamina boosting supplements out there, with promising data emerging on brain health, too. — Diana Helmuth, Outdoor Life, 20 Aug. 2026 Rebuilding daily routines is paramount, emphasizing small, consistent steps such as a regular wake-up time to build stamina and confidence. — Diane Winiarski, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026 There may be a little more gray in Grohl’s goatee, but don’t equate that with waning stamina. — Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 18 Aug. 2026 Learn line dancing and improve your balance, footwork, cardiovascular activity and stamina. — Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 10 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for stamina

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Noun

Other endurance events, especially professional cycling, have been using it for several years.

— Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
An endurance athlete, Steinberg spent a decade completing various marathons and Ironman triathlons to help manage his mental health following a depression spell during college.

— Vikram Murthi, IndieWire, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of endurance

Noun

Trump claimed the payments would be possible because of the economy's strength, yet consumer sentiment is weak as gasoline prices are increasing because of the war with Iran and wages are struggling to keep pace with inflation.

— BILL BARROW, Arkansas Online, 11 Sep. 2026
Cunha’s strength has been in replicating some of the things that helped Murillo build his reputation in England.

— Paul Taylor, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of strength

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Researchers in the United States are shaping the nanoscience frontier, using atomic‑scale control to accelerate advances in electronics, energy storage, catalysis, sensing and medicine.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 10 Sep. 2026
Oil prices edged higher Thursday as worries over escalating tensions in the Middle East and their impact on energy supplies kept Brent crude above $100 a barrel.

— Sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of energy

Noun

That’s where cognition becomes impaired, muscle contraction becomes impaired, and metabolism actually slows.

— Patrick Iversen, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
This might sound simple, but deep breathing delivers oxygen to our muscles, which helps elicit the body’s relaxation response.

— Juli Fraga, CNBC, 6 Sep. 2026

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