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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
As dramatic as the Nautilus story has been in recent years, the staying power of this watch, as well as its status as a true horological icon, is undeniable.
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Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 26 Dec. 2024
The staying power of the platform, which was founded just a year before the transaction, was still up in the air.
—Paulina Likos, CNBC, 19 Dec. 2024
Wall Street, at one time an enemy crypto dreamed of slaying, has become a crucial ally, adding exponentially to the asset's staying power.
—Brady Dale, Axios, 5 Dec. 2024
More Christmas contributions have cropped up in recent years, some of which have real staying power.
—Stephanie Kaloi and James Mercadante, EW.com, 21 Dec. 2024
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Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 26 Dec. 2024
The staying power of the platform, which was founded just a year before the transaction, was still up in the air.
—Paulina Likos, CNBC, 19 Dec. 2024
Wall Street, at one time an enemy crypto dreamed of slaying, has become a crucial ally, adding exponentially to the asset's staying power.
—Brady Dale, Axios, 5 Dec. 2024
More Christmas contributions have cropped up in recent years, some of which have real staying power.
—Stephanie Kaloi and James Mercadante, EW.com, 21 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for staying power
Recent Examples of Synonyms for staying power
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Prime Video added more this season with pressure alerts, defensive vulnerabilities, and the ability to identify if a team is in man or zone coverage.Joe Reedy, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2025
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This achievement also highlights their ability to adapt and evolve, continually raising the bar in the competitive tourism landscape.Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 11 Jan. 2025
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The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is one of only a handful of Historically Black Colleges and Universities included in a program from global biopharmaceutical company Bristol Myers Squibb that aims to help diverse talent succeed in the biopharma industry.Ryan Anderson, arkansasonline.com, 12 Jan. 2025
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By adopting these trends, CEOs can cultivate healthier, happier, and more productive workforces, gain a competitive edge in talent acquisition, and ultimately drive better business outcomes.Julian Hayes II, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
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Having a boss who lacks communication skills is difficult.Ashton Jackson, CNBC, 8 Jan. 2025
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Asking Scholarly Questions with JSTOR Daily Help students develop analytic and scholarly questioning skills using a quick activity built on JSTOR Daily roundups and syllabi.JSTOR Daily, JSTOR Daily, 8 Jan. 2025
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The boat was spotted off the island of Lanzarote on Monday as Spain marked the Epiphany holiday, also known as Three Kings Day, meant to honor the day the three wise men brought gifts to the baby Jesus, rescuers said.Chantal Da Silva, NBC News, 9 Jan. 2025
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This applies to all financial gifts in a tax year, not just contributions to 529 plans.Robert Cole, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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As mentioned above, Doughty is still good for 50 points even well into his thirties, and a lot of that is via his prowess on the power play.Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025
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While Chile’s extreme south draws visitors thanks to pristine parks like Torres del Paine and Bernardo O'Higgins, Puerto Varas serves as a shining example of central Chile’s prowess within the realm of tourism.Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
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