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
His clear hope is that this and subsequent moves to resist Trump will give him the staying power to remain prominent through the year of political exile between the end of his term in early 2027 and the 2028 election season.
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Thomas Elias, Mercury News, 7 May 2025
She’s built her career not just on releasing hugely popular brand new albums that dominate the charts immediately, but on creating projects that have true staying power.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
On one hand, Iowa is a test case for the staying power of renewable energy.
—Benji Jones, Vox, 22 Apr. 2025
Concerns about the staying power of inflation and uncertainties about the Trump administration’s macroeconomic policies suggest the issue — particularly in the housing market — could persist for the foreseeable future.
—Sylvan Lane, The Hill, 17 Apr. 2025
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Thomas Elias, Mercury News, 7 May 2025
She’s built her career not just on releasing hugely popular brand new albums that dominate the charts immediately, but on creating projects that have true staying power.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
On one hand, Iowa is a test case for the staying power of renewable energy.
—Benji Jones, Vox, 22 Apr. 2025
Concerns about the staying power of inflation and uncertainties about the Trump administration’s macroeconomic policies suggest the issue — particularly in the housing market — could persist for the foreseeable future.
—Sylvan Lane, The Hill, 17 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for staying power
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Far more recently, Quakers sued the federal government earlier this year over immigration agents' ability to make arrests at houses of worship.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
11 May 2025
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More recently, Quakers sued the federal government this year over federal immigration agents’ ability to make arrests at houses of worship.—
Luis Andres Henao,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2025
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The popular convention skipped a 2024 gathering — needing the network’s talent roster to refresh — and opted to announce the 2025 dates in April 2024.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
12 May 2025
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The literary character and his team combine their talents to investigate the root causes of patients' dilemmas, with each episode mixing medical and mystery.—
Christopher Rudolph,
People.com,
12 May 2025
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Without a viable middle class of writers who can earn a living wage while developing their skills, the industry risks losing diverse voices and innovative storytelling approaches.—
JD Barker,
Rolling Stone,
20 May 2025
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While many professionals focus on avoiding stress altogether, developing effective stress management skills provides a more realistic and beneficial approach.—
Kara Dennison,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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The pope has always had a gift for diplomacy and working peacefully with all kinds of people, said his oldest brother, 73-year-old Louis Prevost of Florida, during an interview with the Tribune earlier this month.—
Angie Leventis Lourgos,
Chicago Tribune,
21 May 2025
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The White House said the plane was a gift to the Department of Defense, and would go through the legal protocols required when something is given to the government.—
Kat Lonsdorf,
NPR,
21 May 2025
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Listen to this article While Universal is known for crafting compelling movies that transport people to faraway worlds, the company has also developed its prowess in making those come to life through its captivating theme parks.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
16 May 2025
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The company leaned into its background and prowess as a tech company.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
14 May 2025
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“Staying power.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/staying%20power. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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