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
The move goes with Lionsgate strategy to grow IP with staying power and sci-fi fantasy spectacle elements that can overperform in the ancillary markets and create long-term library value.
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Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 8 Sep. 2025
And that's just another reason to be nervous about the economy's staying power and getting through this without going into recession.
—Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
Today, romantasy’s staying power can’t be understated.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Another crucial factor in Hamas’s staying power is its tunnel network.
—Leila Seurat, Foreign Affairs, 26 Aug. 2025
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Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 8 Sep. 2025
And that's just another reason to be nervous about the economy's staying power and getting through this without going into recession.
—Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
Today, romantasy’s staying power can’t be understated.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Another crucial factor in Hamas’s staying power is its tunnel network.
—Leila Seurat, Foreign Affairs, 26 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for staying power
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And minimizing the ability for rival studios to make viable alternative games, critics argue, has had a negative effect on the quality of sports titles across the sector.—
Dan Bernstein,
Sportico.com,
26 Sep. 2025
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Finally, impact strength assesses a material’s ability to absorb sudden shocks without shattering, highlighting that the hardness alone doesn’t always mean toughness.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Sep. 2025
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If our hypothetical hard salary cap comes in, teams could be given a higher budget if a percentage is assigned to homegrown talents.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
24 Sep. 2025
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The 6’1″ and 205-pound passer showcases elite processing, football IQ, and sufficient arm talent.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
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The three appointment-only tastings available showcase the award-winning skill of winemaker Christopher Carpenter, who has worked there since 1998.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
28 Sep. 2025
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Sax worked tirelessly on his baseball craft, growing from a 5-foot-3, 105-pound high school freshman into a brick, relentlessly honing his skills and driven by the the fear that his career could be over in a flash.—
Joe Davidson,
Sacbee.com,
28 Sep. 2025
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Jones’ dedication, paired with his physical gifts as a dual-threat QB, convinced the Colts to take a swing on him in free agency.—
James Boyd,
New York Times,
24 Sep. 2025
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From cozy home upgrades for fall to viral wellness finds and festive Advent calendars, the season’s top gifts are already trending—and selling fast.—
Kasey Caminiti,
USA Today,
24 Sep. 2025
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What Happens Next Moscow is likely to continue with its strikes on Ukrainian cities as the weather gets colder, but Kyiv will be keen to show its air defense prowess and its ability to use drones to strike key Russian infrastructure.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Sep. 2025
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Strike a balance between impressing your friends with your culinary skills and tablescape prowess and outsourcing dishes and being flexible—no formal dining room necessary.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
24 Sep. 2025
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“Staying power.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/staying%20power. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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