staying power

noun

Definition of staying powernext
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 Related The Benefits of Butterflycore It’s easy to scoff at online trends, but butterflycore’s focus on nature has staying power that’s worth considering. — Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Aug. 2026 That’s thanks to a protectionist law with decades of staying power that should give companies still contemplating exporting cars from China to the US pause. — Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 7 Aug. 2026 Cities are recognizing the value of skating and the staying power of skating—hopefully, the positive influences of skating on youth. — Bridget Knowles, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 July 2026 Amid the endless push to optimize, streamline, and summarize our thoughts, notes have staying power. — Rainesford Stauffer, Time, 24 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for staying power
Recent Examples of Synonyms for staying power
  1. ability
  2. talent
  3. skill
  4. gift
  5. prowess
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  • Hegseth's rhetoric has also fueled concerns about the Pentagon's ability to recruit and retain an increasingly diverse force.
    — Steven Beynon, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Besides losing the ability to maneuver on its own, the almost 10,000-ton warship saw its galley services, toilets, air conditioning and potable water impacted, Comer said.
    — Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of ability
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  • These days it is seldom seen, with scouting resource and social media so prevalent, for the majority to be so unaware of the next young talent.
    — Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Brands from Louis Vuitton to Dior to Chanel boast a strong roster of K-pop brand ambassadors, and each fashion month, local talent comes out in force.
    — Madeleine Schulz, Vogue, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of talent
Noun
  • Could similar skills transform the electoral process and make remote voting feasible in wartime?
    — Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Porter Martone and Matvei Michkov give the Flyers two premium wingers with tremendous skill and sense.
    — Corey Pronman, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of skill
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  • In late June, Bohn got an amazing gift from Clyden – one of her kidneys.
    — Joe Donlon, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026
  • That led to a campaign urging parents to give their children the measles vaccine as a gift for their first birthday, which helped raise vaccine coverage in young kids from 50% up to 90%.
    — Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of gift
Noun
  • Even Fierezza’s name is significant, as it was chosen to represent Lamborghini’s engineering prowess, design philosophy, and Italian identity.
    — Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Importantly, past engine recalls do not affect this 2026 hybrid model, solidifying its position as a winner for its blend of power, off-road prowess, and everyday utility.
    — Josh Max, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of prowess

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“Staying power.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/staying%20power. Accessed 20 Aug. 2026.

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