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
Curb appeal trends are plenty, but what will have staying power, what works with your budget, and even your regional style preferences are worth considering when choosing which updates to make.
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Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 May 2026
Only time will tell if any of these riffs enter Kentucky’s culinary pantheon, but the original has long proven its staying power—and perhaps will for another century.
—Rich Warren, Saveur, 29 Apr. 2026
So how would Pat Riley react to a social-media world that has cast doubt on his staying power since the Miami Heat’s postseason exit?
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 27 Apr. 2026
But Gernsback's innovation of collecting previously-diffuse bits of literature ruminating on scientific discovery or technological advancement in one place proved to be an idea with staying power.
—Chris Klimek, NPR, 25 Apr. 2026
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Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 May 2026
Only time will tell if any of these riffs enter Kentucky’s culinary pantheon, but the original has long proven its staying power—and perhaps will for another century.
—Rich Warren, Saveur, 29 Apr. 2026
So how would Pat Riley react to a social-media world that has cast doubt on his staying power since the Miami Heat’s postseason exit?
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 27 Apr. 2026
But Gernsback's innovation of collecting previously-diffuse bits of literature ruminating on scientific discovery or technological advancement in one place proved to be an idea with staying power.
—Chris Klimek, NPR, 25 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for staying power
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The Broncos, though, drafted Coleman more for his ability to hit singles and doubles in an NFL offense.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
10 May 2026
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His serves, digs and ability to produce longer rallies were evident throughout the match.—
Dan Rios,
Daily News,
10 May 2026
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With fashion spending projected to rise sharply, global buyers see Saudi designers not only as creative talents, but as commercial partners with access to a large, affluent consumer base.—
FMG Studios,
Footwear News,
10 May 2026
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Aretha has always represented for me the empowerment of women in all its facets, a soul singer who has influenced generations and whose talent continues to move us to our very core.—
Julyssa Lopez,
Rolling Stone,
10 May 2026
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The two-time Mirrorball winner was seen leaping high into the air and showed off her skills by performing a series of tricks including frontflips and backflips.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
7 May 2026
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This will be followed by a final period in Florence to learn the technique and historical evolution of egg tempera, to acquire ancient handweaving skills and expand her knowledge of its applications in the ecclesiastic context.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
7 May 2026
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The differences between racial attitudes in America and those in Britain both pushed and pulled him out of his home country, but America needed that gift less than Britain did.—
Brian Seibert,
New Yorker,
13 May 2026
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According to the law, a school district may accept gifts, grants, and donations from any public or private source to implement SB 546.—
Lacey Beasley,
CBS News,
12 May 2026
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His game was based on his athletic prowess in the challenges and ability to provide food to camp, and hindered by his lack of social strategy, which proved to be his downfall each of the four times he’s previously returned.—
Nic Juarez,
Vulture,
12 May 2026
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China are known for their prowess across a wide range of sports.—
Eduardo Tansley,
New York Times,
12 May 2026
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