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
Chase impressed us all with his stamina, good spirits, and ease around grown-ups.
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Elizabeth Cantrell, Travel + Leisure, 14 June 2025
For the second consecutive year, Larson will attempt to complete 1,100 miles of racing in a single day — a high-stakes test of stamina, skill and adaptability.
—Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 19 May 2025
Khamenei may bet that Israel doesn’t have the capacity, stamina or will to maintain a war of attrition with Iran over the long term and that the longer the missile exchanges go on, the more political pressure Netanyahu will feel to come to the table.
—Daniel Depetris, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2025
The race is a grueling test of both speed and stamina, requiring teams to not only push their machines to the limit but also carefully manage their drivers across the full day and night of racing.
—Jenn Nelson, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025
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Elizabeth Cantrell, Travel + Leisure, 14 June 2025
For the second consecutive year, Larson will attempt to complete 1,100 miles of racing in a single day — a high-stakes test of stamina, skill and adaptability.
—Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 19 May 2025
Khamenei may bet that Israel doesn’t have the capacity, stamina or will to maintain a war of attrition with Iran over the long term and that the longer the missile exchanges go on, the more political pressure Netanyahu will feel to come to the table.
—Daniel Depetris, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2025
The race is a grueling test of both speed and stamina, requiring teams to not only push their machines to the limit but also carefully manage their drivers across the full day and night of racing.
—Jenn Nelson, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for stamina
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stamina
Noun
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The 21-day endurance cycling event features nearly 185 riders competing to hoist the Coupe de Omnisports (Omnisports Cup) at the finish line.—
Rudie Obias,
HollywoodReporter,
3 July 2025
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What Abramović reminds me is that real longevity comes from endurance and transformation, of knowing when to disappear, and when to reemerge differently.—
Ellen O'Connell Whittet
June 25,
Literary Hub,
25 June 2025
Noun
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Start half strength liquid fertilizer applications weekly after the seeds germinate.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 June 2025
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Even these young players already have major tournament experience — a huge strength given their tough group.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
28 June 2025
Noun
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You are not only welcomed but encouraged to bring bold energy to all of these magical experiences!—
Essence,
Essence,
6 July 2025
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Leaves are the engines that make energy for flowering and fruiting.—
Nan Sterman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 July 2025
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On May 23, in a game against the Baltimore Orioles at Fenway Park the 31-year-old two-time All-Star suffered a strained right quadriceps muscle, and has been on the injured list ever since.—
Jon Vankin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 July 2025
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It was first approved to ease muscle spasticity for people with multiple sclerosis in Canada in 2005 and has since been approved in more than 20 other countries globally.—
Will Yakowicz,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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“Stamina.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stamina. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
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