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 In Taurus, however, the red planet trades speed for stamina. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 26 June 2026 There’s a beguiling synchronicity between the two disciplines under scrutiny here—fishing and filmmaking—both of which, Jenkin reminds us, are strenuous physical activities, dependent on precise timing, know-how, energy, stamina, heavy-duty equipment, and a hardworking crew. — Justin Chang, New Yorker, 26 June 2026 His stamina, blocking ability, and experience playing against top-level players will likely help Ecuador pull off some upset victories at the 2026 tournament. — Tushaar Kuthiala, Encyclopedia Britannica, 22 June 2026 Perhaps that helped Stirtz forge his seemingly limitless stamina on the basketball court. — Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 21 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for stamina

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Earlier this week, the Princess of Wales shared a glimpse into her completion of the National Three Peaks Challenge, an endurance event that required her to hike the tallest mountains in England, Scotland, and Wales.

— Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 8 July 2026
Resilience gets invoked constantly in leadership conversations—and just as constantly gets reduced to endurance.

— Aaron Wolowiec, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026

Definition of endurance

Noun

But the strength of the rotation also depends on the conflict in the Middle East remaining contained.

— John Towfighi, CNN Money, 9 July 2026
But its ability to tolerate discomfort is its strength, particularly through its most original figure—Dahl’s friend and publisher Tom Maschler, deftly portrayed by Elliot Levey.

— Emily Nussbaum, New Yorker, 9 July 2026

Definition of strength

Noun

That raised concerns that the region could tip back into a war that would engulf several countries and could halt energy shipments through the strait that are crucial for the global economy.

— Jon Gambrell, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
Things also remain precarious in the Strait of Hormuz – and experts say the latest attacks likely won’t remove Iran’s ability to threaten shipping in one of the world’s most important energy arteries.

— Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Money, 9 July 2026

Definition of energy

Noun

Mozeliak said the Angels should not consider a trade proposal in isolation, without considering how to flex their major-market muscles to fill whatever hole a trade might create.

— Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
Livano Comenencia’s equalizer and Dick Advocaat’s emotional reaction were great but this was a muscle flex if there ever was one.

— Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 5 July 2026

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