staying power

noun

Definition of staying powernext
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 Most on this roster aren’t established major leaguers, but players scratching and clawing for staying power. — Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 15 Aug. 2026 But that doesn’t diminish its staying power as one of the most reliable timepieces in the Omega lineup. — Tres Dean, Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2026 Kim wore a blush pink version with matching heels and a silver clutch to the launch of Dom Perignon’s Rose Vintage 1996 Champagne, proving the feminine silhouette always had staying power. — Samantha Sutton, InStyle, 12 Aug. 2026 Related The Benefits of Butterflycore It’s easy to scoff at online trends, but butterflycore’s focus on nature has staying power that’s worth considering. — Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for staying power
Recent Examples of Synonyms for staying power
  1. ability
  2. talent
  3. skill
  4. gift
  5. prowess
Noun
  • But the White House cut its offices and weakened its ability to follow up with cases, as well as slashed funding to research on disparities that people of color face in getting diagnosed and attaining resources for disabilities.
    — Claire Sibonney, CBS News, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Herkov said Tebow’s value system is as impressive as his athletic ability.
    — Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of ability
Noun
  • The studio has released seven titles that have won 10 Emmy Awards and two Annie Awards, with voice talent including Glenn Close, Jennifer Hudson, Ethan Hawke, John Legend, Lupita Nyong’o, Daisy Ridley and Oprah Winfrey.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Everyone from Sabrina Carpenter to Taylor Swift to Barack Obama has honored Parton, calling out her talent, her kindness, and her sense of giving.
    — Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of talent
Noun
  • The partnership is also framed as a skills exchange, giving Indonesian creative talent exposure to ReelShort’s production pipeline.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026
  • The company has had a decades-long presence in the country and invested billions in AI infrastructure and related skills training in Brazil, the leading economy in Latin America.
    — Charlotte Hu, Time, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of skill
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  • Anedda’s capacity to turn perspectives around by narrating unwritten angles in the same story is her most characteristic gift.
    — Wallis Wilde-Menozzi, Literary Hub, 27 Aug. 2026
  • According to the committee’s report, Edwards invited young female staffers to dinner and strip clubs, gave them gifts, wrote them notes, and repeatedly tried to see them.
    — Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of gift
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  • Banks wrote this piece as an ensemble work, not as a showcase for his formidable instrumental prowess.
    — George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Regarding new arrivals, Rodri is ruled out for Sunday's match, training individually, but Joao Cancelo is deemed ready and could feature against Elche, with Flick highlighting his fantastic technique and offensive prowess.
    — Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026
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“Staying power.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/staying%20power. Accessed 30 Aug. 2026.

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