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
The brothers ascribe some of Barb’s staying power to Purser, who was working in a movie theater when the Duffer brothers cast her.
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Eliana Dockterman, Time, 16 Oct. 2025
Both of these will amplify that creamy base and give you amped up staying power without overwhelming the floral heart.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 10 Oct. 2025
Frequently asked questions Long-lasting lipsticks get their staying power from three main types of ingredients.
—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 10 Oct. 2025
Through interviews and archival footage, Rebel Superstar shows how Taylor mastered the art of turning public scandal into staying power and, in the process, helped invent the modern celebrity playbook.
—Adisa Hargett-Robinson, The Washington Examiner, 6 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for staying power
Eliana Dockterman, Time, 16 Oct. 2025
Both of these will amplify that creamy base and give you amped up staying power without overwhelming the floral heart.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 10 Oct. 2025
Frequently asked questions Long-lasting lipsticks get their staying power from three main types of ingredients.
—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 10 Oct. 2025
Through interviews and archival footage, Rebel Superstar shows how Taylor mastered the art of turning public scandal into staying power and, in the process, helped invent the modern celebrity playbook.
—Adisa Hargett-Robinson, The Washington Examiner, 6 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for staying power
Noun
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His ability to attract top older notables is remarkable.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
1 Nov. 2025
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But her world is shaken once more when another person with the same ability appears… a man who police believe is responsible for causing the earthquake that destroyed their town.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
31 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Playing sinister demon Bathsheba in The Conjuring universe isn't Joseph Bishara's only impressive talent.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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There’s plenty of talent, though how much will stick around is yet to be seen.—
Chris Vannini,
New York Times,
30 Oct. 2025
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Coming into Week 8, Skattebo ranked inside the top five in football in rushing touchdowns with five on the season, the highest of any of the Giants skill position players.—
Reice Shipley,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Oct. 2025
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The same is true of his offensive line, as well as the surrounding skill and coaching.—
Austin Meek,
New York Times,
26 Oct. 2025
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Some gifts come wrapped in ribbon or a bow, but for Pam Brodsky, the latest birthday present from her son included Champagne, mimosas, and hot towels.—
Chris Dong,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Oct. 2025
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Urban was moved to tears by a birthday gift that carried a message of hope and healing.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
FOXNews.com,
29 Oct. 2025
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The Winnipeg media spent much of the morning skate talking to the Blackhawks and Jeff Blashill about Chicago’s defensive prowess.—
Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
31 Oct. 2025
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For Halloween 2017, the beloved TV personality fully embodied Wonder Woman's butt-kicking prowess.—
Kate Hogan,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Staying power.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/staying%20power. Accessed 1 Nov. 2025.
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