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 What makes funnel-neck outerwear work beyond one season The strongest case for staying power is function. — Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 2 Oct. 2026 Know More Project Kilby has a number of advantages over other nascent hyperscaler data center projects that should give it staying power through the current political backlash. — Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 1 Oct. 2026 Part of lilac’s staying power may also come from its subtlety. — Jennet Jusu, Allure, 28 Sep. 2026 The best snacks have proven staying power, scratching every sweet, salty itch time and time again. — Alex Beggs, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for staying power
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  1. ability
  2. talent
  3. skill
  4. gift
  5. prowess
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  • So far, Siemens has managed to persuade companies to share their data in return for access to its AI model and the ability to request new use cases.
    — Sam Forsdick, Fortune, 5 Oct. 2026
  • If future laws change to allow recognition of AI agents and/or their human creators as discoverers (with or without human collaborators), how might this affect accountability, ownership, and the ability to profit from discoveries?
    — Jeffrey S. Flier, STAT, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of ability
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  • After years of cruel dismissal from his grandfather, Kang Seung-woon (Jung Jin-young), and relentless pressure from his mother, Kang Ji-hye (Yoon Se-ah), Pi-o doubts his talent.
    — Kayti Burt, Time, 6 Oct. 2026
  • There's a comedy club right next door for a night of hilarity with top-drawer talent and occasional special guests.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of talent
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  • In the show, eight celebrity city dwellers with almost no survival skills are dropped into a remote natural environment for 18 days.
    — Leo Barraclough, Variety, 5 Oct. 2026
  • Slam Frank’s provocations, however, are leavened by Fox’s genuine skill with and respect for musical theater.
    — Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of skill
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  • Shotwell has been the only donor to announce a major stock gift, the Wall Street Journal reported, but Treasury notes show others have expressed interest in similar donations.
    — Sydney Lake, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Ostensibly, the gift allows the Avatar to bring harmony to the universe.
    — Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of gift
Noun
  • Parton, who became known for her entrepreneurial skills in addition to her music prowess, left behind a multimillion dollar estate, including the Dollywood amusement park.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Democratic and Republican 2028 contenders alike have been heading to battleground states and districts to boost their names with voters, show campaigning prowess, and make key political allies across important areas of the country.
    — Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of prowess

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“Staying power.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/staying%20power. Accessed 10 Oct. 2026.

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