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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Urban mobility—the ability of people and goods to move around efficiently sits at the center of this challenge.—
Hemanth Volikatla,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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The ability to force Duo responses to act on active HTML opened up new attack avenues.—
Dan Goodin,
ArsTechnica,
23 May 2025
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At the Democrat-Gazette, Dustin has cultivated strong connections within the local arts and entertainment community and finds joy in spotlighting the creative talents and inspiring stories of the region.—
Dustin Staggs,
Arkansas Online,
25 May 2025
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Former The Devil Wears Prada drummer Daniel Williams and talent agent Dave Shapiro were both killed in a fatal plane crash in San Diego on May 22.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
24 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 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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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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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 28 May. 2025.
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