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
There is something about seeing a legend like Denzel rock a little dangly earring on the big screen that solidifies it as a mens accessory with staying power.
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Christian Allaire, Vogue, 25 Nov. 2024
Hellebuyck is right up there with both goalies and his long-term track record implies the kind of staying power that will put him back in the conversation for the Vezina Trophy.
—Murat Ates, The Athletic, 21 Nov. 2024
Overall, while the self-help industry may have contributed to its popularity, the scientific foundation of EI ensures its staying power as a concept that goes beyond a mere trend.
—Quora, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
The formula has respectable staying power but is still fairly easy to wipe off and correct mistakes.
—Katherine Speller, Parents, 25 Nov. 2024
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Christian Allaire, Vogue, 25 Nov. 2024
Hellebuyck is right up there with both goalies and his long-term track record implies the kind of staying power that will put him back in the conversation for the Vezina Trophy.
—Murat Ates, The Athletic, 21 Nov. 2024
Overall, while the self-help industry may have contributed to its popularity, the scientific foundation of EI ensures its staying power as a concept that goes beyond a mere trend.
—Quora, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
The formula has respectable staying power but is still fairly easy to wipe off and correct mistakes.
—Katherine Speller, Parents, 25 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for staying power
Recent Examples of Synonyms for staying power
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Beliefs and practices about music's ability to heal the mind, body, and spirit date back to the Upper Paleolithic period, about 20,000 years ago.Daniel Levitin, WIRED, 30 Nov. 2024
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Just like cisgender athletes, trans athlete’s abilities vary.Taylor Romine, CNN, 30 Nov. 2024
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The partnership has sharpened her sound, blending her natural talent with Mustard’s polished expertise.Walaa Elsiddig, Billboard, 13 Dec. 2024
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The move means films from Asia are now eligible for the main competition, while its talents can participate in the year-round Red Sea Lab and Red Sea Souk project market.Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 13 Dec. 2024
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Find ways to help your junior employees develop skills in managing AI tools while building business judgment and strategic expertise.R. Paul Singh, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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Each product boasts high quality matters and design elements that chefs of all skill levels praise.Taylor Lane, Flow Space, 9 Dec. 2024
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And there’s so many wonderful gifts that come from being tested to your limits of death.Leo Barraclough, Variety, 10 Dec. 2024
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Here is a list of qualities that may indicate the client’s susceptibility to fraud and the ways they can be checked by the bank employee: Propensity For Freebies • Offering a small gift for this kind of transaction.Dmitry Mishunin, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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This jersey retirement is not just a celebration of Clark's on-court prowess but also her enduring influence on the game of basketball.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
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The 2018 really stood out for us for its ability to show Rob’s prowess as a rockstar winemaker.Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 12 Dec. 2024
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“Staying power.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/staying%20power. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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