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
On the franchise’s staying power in a genre historically dominated by male stars, Mukerji credits its unflinching subject matter.
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 20 Feb. 2026
Preppy continues to have staying power in menswear.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 13 Feb. 2026
Fabrics and floors with staying power In homes where pets will regularly be on the furniture, Bridgman is more likely to recommend performance fabric for upholstery.
—Kelley Bruss, Dallas Morning News, 11 Feb. 2026
As portfolio director Jeff Marks pointed out , AI is a threat to the sector; however, this week's sell-off brought down both companies directly in the line of fire and those with staying power, including best-of-breed cybersecurity companies.
—Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 7 Feb. 2026
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 20 Feb. 2026
Preppy continues to have staying power in menswear.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 13 Feb. 2026
Fabrics and floors with staying power In homes where pets will regularly be on the furniture, Bridgman is more likely to recommend performance fabric for upholstery.
—Kelley Bruss, Dallas Morning News, 11 Feb. 2026
As portfolio director Jeff Marks pointed out , AI is a threat to the sector; however, this week's sell-off brought down both companies directly in the line of fire and those with staying power, including best-of-breed cybersecurity companies.
—Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 7 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for staying power
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His ability to put the ball on the floor and get to the hole is impressive.—
Alissa Noe,
Denver Post,
15 Mar. 2026
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The conjunction between Mercury and fiery Mars in your 5th House of Originality ignites your ability to express yourself with flair that showcases your talent and resilience.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
15 Mar. 2026
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But the Knicks’ talent — and size — advantage was simply too much to overcome down the stretch.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
16 Mar. 2026
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The amount of talent on the field at the same time was, indeed, surreal.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Mar. 2026
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Vucan, now in his 10th season as Carroll’s head coach and 15th overall with the program, left his home city of El Paso to test his skills in a more competitive baseball region of the state.—
Shawn McFarland,
Dallas Morning News,
20 Mar. 2026
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Except for the advantage of skill or luck, the risks of losing and the chances of winning were the same for all participants.—
Marley Malenfant,
Austin American Statesman,
20 Mar. 2026
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If their gifts fall below this threshold, the donor won't get a tax deduction.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
18 Mar. 2026
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For families Monteverdi welcomes kids with age-appropriate turndown gifts, amenities, and activities.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 Mar. 2026
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Oreade, the fine dining restaurant, is where Chef Riccardo Bacciottini unleashes his creativity and technical prowess, using local ingredients (many plucked right from the hotel’s gardens) to make sublime dishes like tomato tartare with basil and miso or artichokes confited with pepper sauce.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 Mar. 2026
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San Francisco’s Le Fantastique (and its delicate caviar eclairs) shuttered back in 2023, and now chef Robbie Wilson is taking his culinary prowess to Music City.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
16 Mar. 2026
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