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
One of the great benefits of growing perennial plants is their staying power in the garden.
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Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 23 Apr. 2026
While speaking with Fox News Digital, Doug Eldridge, founder of Achilles PR, weighed in on what the Sussexes' latest setback means for the staying power of their overall brand.
—Ashley Hume , Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 14 Apr. 2026
If the answer is yes, then chartreuse can have staying power.
—Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Apr. 2026
Two sketches later in the night had great bones but fired in too many directions to have any staying power and salient humor.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 11 Apr. 2026
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Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 23 Apr. 2026
While speaking with Fox News Digital, Doug Eldridge, founder of Achilles PR, weighed in on what the Sussexes' latest setback means for the staying power of their overall brand.
—Ashley Hume , Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 14 Apr. 2026
If the answer is yes, then chartreuse can have staying power.
—Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Apr. 2026
Two sketches later in the night had great bones but fired in too many directions to have any staying power and salient humor.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 11 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for staying power
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Is there a better gift to future generations than the ability to see the universe, dream and be inspired again?—
Ernie Cowan,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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Maxey and George have had to carry almost all of Philadelphia’s offensive responsibility, and the 76ers desperately need Embiid’s ability to create offense and gravity in half-court situations.—
Tony Jones,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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Many of DeCosta’s peers revere his talent-evaluation skills, roster-building approach and intensity.—
Michael Silver,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Hamilton, who graduated in 2001 and played 10 years in the NHL with Chicago, Toronto and Carolina, has been developing amateur talent as co-owner of the Connecticut Junior Rangers.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
26 Apr. 2026
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This enthusiasm for space and executive leadership skills could be the right combination to get the Artemis program back on a schedule.—
Thomas Black,
Mercury News,
24 Apr. 2026
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Tate is a technician with good length and ball skills to finish plays.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
24 Apr. 2026
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The oversized gift was presented on April 28 in Washington, DC, during King Charles III and Queen Camilla's four‑day state visit to the United States.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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His gift is an uncanny ability to solve crimes that leave the LAPD baffled, armed only with the savvy and dry humor reminiscent of the gumshoe detectives of the noir genre.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
28 Apr. 2026
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For King Charles, the trip will be a test of his diplomatic prowess.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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There were no lies told about this team’s postseason prowess.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Staying power.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/staying%20power. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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