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
If indeed the staying power of a particular kind of housing is one measure of the success of that housing, then these results would seem to confirm that bungalow courts work.
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Eric Duvall, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 June 2025
Some vaccines contain a minute amount of aluminum salt that serves as an adjuvant – a helper ingredient that improves the quality and staying power of the immune response, so each dose can protect with less antigen.
—Jake Scott, The Conversation, 26 June 2025
But the Big Apple has proved its staying power with new reasons for visitors to return.
—Chloe Arrojado, AFAR Media, 24 June 2025
And yet, no animated film has had quite the staying power as Spirited Away, which seems likely to make the overall list’s top ten and featured on the lists of Bryce Dallas Howard, Molly Ringwald, and John Turturro.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 24 June 2025
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Eric Duvall, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 June 2025
Some vaccines contain a minute amount of aluminum salt that serves as an adjuvant – a helper ingredient that improves the quality and staying power of the immune response, so each dose can protect with less antigen.
—Jake Scott, The Conversation, 26 June 2025
But the Big Apple has proved its staying power with new reasons for visitors to return.
—Chloe Arrojado, AFAR Media, 24 June 2025
And yet, no animated film has had quite the staying power as Spirited Away, which seems likely to make the overall list’s top ten and featured on the lists of Bryce Dallas Howard, Molly Ringwald, and John Turturro.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 24 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for staying power
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Their ability to unify data, automate execution and adapt messaging at scale enables marketing teams to move faster, work smarter and engage customers more meaningfully than ever before.—
Aleks Farseev,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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Francisco Alvarez is back from his stint in the minor leagues, more confident in his abilities at the plate and behind it.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
22 July 2025
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The continuity will help, especially considering 2024 district champion Arlington Bowie lost a fair amount of offensive talent.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 July 2025
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With an unrivaled pool of creative and executive talent to draw from across Los Angeles, the question was always who from the worlds of film and television would Casey Wasserman tap to add Hollywood sizzle to the 2028 Olympic Games.—
Peter Kiefer,
HollywoodReporter,
23 July 2025
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Officials have also suggested that the Army veteran could have selected a spot in the wilderness to hide at using his outdoor skills obtained through mountain survival school.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
19 July 2025
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Using her matchmaking skills, penchant for makeovers and social status, Cher helps those around her find love while navigating the politics of high school.—
Julia Emmanuele,
People.com,
19 July 2025
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Products to choose from include books, apparel, toys, candy, antiques, jewelry, gifts, accessories, flowers, games, home decor, popcorn and more.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
19 July 2025
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For its 88th birthday, Krispy Kreme is giving customers a gift: a deal on a dozen doughnuts.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
19 July 2025
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However, with no proven track record of making powerful and reliable engines, Red Bull has a heavy weight on its shoulders, and Verstappen's confidence in the team's technical prowess is yet to be known.—
Saajan Jogia,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 July 2025
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In the ensuing 18 years, Dark Matter Coffee has shown its prowess.—
Gary Stern,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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“Staying power.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/staying%20power. Accessed 27 Jul. 2025.
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