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
Any editor can tell you—visiting Milan for Salone del Mobile and all of its surrounding events is an exercise in stamina.
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The Editors Of Ad, Architectural Digest, 22 Apr. 2026
Beware the narrow stairs, though; navigating the building’s five floors and rooftop terrace requires stamina.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Apr. 2026
Gamble put her players through a series of drills to test their stamina, quickness and technique.
—Steve Galluzzo, Los Angeles Times, 19 Apr. 2026
The perseverance required to work through technical challenges taught me resilience, while long rehearsals built stamina and discipline.
—Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 19 Apr. 2026
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The Editors Of Ad, Architectural Digest, 22 Apr. 2026
Beware the narrow stairs, though; navigating the building’s five floors and rooftop terrace requires stamina.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Apr. 2026
Gamble put her players through a series of drills to test their stamina, quickness and technique.
—Steve Galluzzo, Los Angeles Times, 19 Apr. 2026
The perseverance required to work through technical challenges taught me resilience, while long rehearsals built stamina and discipline.
—Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 19 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stamina
Noun
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It is aimed at producing future fighter aircraft with longer operational range and better endurance.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
14 May 2026
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Held annually since 1943, the Royal Windsor Horse Show begins Thursday and hosts international competitors for dressage, show jumping, driving, and endurance riding on the private grounds of Windsor Castle.—
Katie Nicholl,
Vanity Fair,
14 May 2026
Noun
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The bird has long symbolized American values like strength, freedom and independence, said Kochersperger.—
Sarah Raza,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2026
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American oak trees symbolize the enduring strength and resilience of our people and nation.—
Joseph Bonasia,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 May 2026
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The Sun came into the second half with a burst of energy sparked by back-to-back buckets from Miller.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
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Osvald Søe, 20, Wilson Eisner, 24, and Kieran Sargeant, 22, have all contributed to a developmental foundation that gives Varas’ club energy, athleticism, upside, and, at times, understandable volatility.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 May 2026
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Symptoms start one to eight weeks after exposure and initially can include fatigue, fever and muscle aches, according to the CDC.—
Allison Kiehl,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
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Betts strained an oblique muscle April 4.—
Bill Shaikin,
Los Angeles Times,
9 May 2026
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“Stamina.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stamina. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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