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
Pappalardo said the staying power of the gains will ultimately be tested as the company releases quarterly earnings reports, beginning with an initial disclosure in six to eight weeks.
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Max Zahn,
ABC News,
16 June 2026
Part of the trend’s staying power is its adaptability.
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Daisy Maldonado,
InStyle,
15 June 2026
For director and executive producer Mimi Leder, the show’s staying power is in capturing the zeitgeist.
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Matt Minton,
Variety,
10 June 2026
This countertrend strength comes within a multiyear downtrend, but the cyclical upmove appears to have staying power.
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Katie Stockton,
CNBC,
8 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for staying power
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
16 June 2026
Part of the trend’s staying power is its adaptability.
—
Daisy Maldonado,
InStyle,
15 June 2026
For director and executive producer Mimi Leder, the show’s staying power is in capturing the zeitgeist.
—
Matt Minton,
Variety,
10 June 2026
This countertrend strength comes within a multiyear downtrend, but the cyclical upmove appears to have staying power.
—
Katie Stockton,
CNBC,
8 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for staying power
Recent Examples of Synonyms for staying power
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In one of his rougher outings of the season, Meyer showed his ability to steady himself in the middle and prevent a game from unraveling, the kind of adversity every starting pitcher is guaranteed to face at some point.
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Still scoreless at halftime After 45 minutes, neither team has been able to score a goal, which will be crucial to their ability to move forward in the Round of 32.
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Argentina capped the night with a shutout against Algeria and with all three goals belonging to their maestro, as Messi reminded the world of his unique talents.
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Looking back, Llamas credits his rise not to exceptional talent but to persistence, preparation, and a willingness to advocate for himself.
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On this late May evening, the 15 men gathered there were contemplating tackling something few had previously had the courage or skill to take on.
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Web developers and digital designers These workers build websites and apps, employing both coding and visual design skills.
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On the car ride to the casino, Sarris is riffing on his friendship with Grateful Dead member Mickey Hart, who bought Sarris a quarter horse as a gift.
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Tonight, the gift gave one last time.
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Even so, Griner’s 6-foot-9 height and shot-blocking prowess are unique to any era.
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There is no disputing his scoring prowess.
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“Staying power.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/staying%20power. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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