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
Preppy continues to have staying power in menswear.
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Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 13 Feb. 2026
Fabrics and floors with staying power In homes where pets will regularly be on the furniture, Bridgman is more likely to recommend performance fabric for upholstery.
—Kelley Bruss, Dallas Morning News, 11 Feb. 2026
As portfolio director Jeff Marks pointed out , AI is a threat to the sector; however, this week's sell-off brought down both companies directly in the line of fire and those with staying power, including best-of-breed cybersecurity companies.
—Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 7 Feb. 2026
Natural Neutrals Look for limestone- and travertine-inspired tiles in soft beige and sand tones to usher in a return to classic materials with staying power, says Kelly.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Feb. 2026
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Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 13 Feb. 2026
Fabrics and floors with staying power In homes where pets will regularly be on the furniture, Bridgman is more likely to recommend performance fabric for upholstery.
—Kelley Bruss, Dallas Morning News, 11 Feb. 2026
As portfolio director Jeff Marks pointed out , AI is a threat to the sector; however, this week's sell-off brought down both companies directly in the line of fire and those with staying power, including best-of-breed cybersecurity companies.
—Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 7 Feb. 2026
Natural Neutrals Look for limestone- and travertine-inspired tiles in soft beige and sand tones to usher in a return to classic materials with staying power, says Kelly.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for staying power
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Next, the team wants to use digital reconstruction methods to correct deformation on other parts of the skull, such as the braincase, to reveal insights about the brain size of Little Foot — and potentially unlock clues about the cognitive abilities of our early human ancestors.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
7 Mar. 2026
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Surviving and thriving for 150 years requires ongoing commitment, generosity, leadership and the unique ability to adapt repeatedly without drifting from or losing one’s core values.—
David Swanson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
7 Mar. 2026
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Like a rebellious band member or an unruly lover, Takahiro Miyashita has a talent for breaking up and making up.—
Ashley Ogawa Clarke,
Vogue,
9 Mar. 2026
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According to a 2024 survey conducted across 200 companies, talent retention remains another major concern for manufacturers, contributing to labor scarcity.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Mar. 2026
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Flagg has showcased his playmaking skills in several ways throughout his first season in the NBA.—
SportsDay Staff,
Dallas Morning News,
6 Mar. 2026
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The humanoid demonstrated highly dynamic parkour skills upon being trained using the framework.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Mar. 2026
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The gift was designated to further advance and highlight essential and high-level glioblastoma research at UC San Diego, in addition to inspiring others to follow suit and ultimately contribute to this critical and developing area of medical research.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Mar. 2026
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The drone attack killed nine people, including three children, and injured at least eight others as the leader of the Simon Pele gang prepared to distribute gifts to children in the area.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
11 Mar. 2026
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The characters in his orbit are quite strong in their own right, but here, as in The Office, Carell’s unflagging comedy prowess provides the energy that powers the narrative into full-on hilarity.—
Erin Qualey,
Vulture,
9 Mar. 2026
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Tech crucial to China’s future Analysts believe technological prowess remains the far more important goal for Chinese leader Xi Jinping and his vision to build the nation into a major power that can contend with the United States on issues ranging from trade to Taiwan tensions.—
Ken Moritsugu,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Staying power.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/staying%20power. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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