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 musical opened at the Belasco Theatre Nov. 12 to unanimous raves, but will still need to see more of a jump in grosses to maintain its staying power.
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Caitlin Huston, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Nov. 2024
Thanks to the staying power of some of his most memorable roles, Murray can lean into aging.
—Emily Longeretta, Variety, 20 Nov. 2024
Smart move: Testing showed that the movie didn’t have the staying power to be a platform release nor to have a fall film festival troika launch.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 3 Nov. 2024
Wall Street business leaders tend to have a more cautious outlook on inflation's staying power.
—Jack Kelly, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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Caitlin Huston, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Nov. 2024
Thanks to the staying power of some of his most memorable roles, Murray can lean into aging.
—Emily Longeretta, Variety, 20 Nov. 2024
Smart move: Testing showed that the movie didn’t have the staying power to be a platform release nor to have a fall film festival troika launch.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 3 Nov. 2024
Wall Street business leaders tend to have a more cautious outlook on inflation's staying power.
—Jack Kelly, Forbes, 31 Oct. 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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Your talent, brilliance and tireless work ethic, too.Dr. Eric George, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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The complaint represents a significant step forward in the efforts by some unscripted talent to unionize.Meredith Blake, Los Angeles Times, 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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Sure, big-ticket holiday gifts are fun to receive: There’s nothing quite like ripping off the wrapping paper to unveil a brand-new video game console or a pair of noise-canceling headphones.Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 10 Dec. 2024
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With national fundraising prowess and access to high-level tools and infrastructure, the DNC is best suited to provide the necessary behind-the-scenes resources local parties need.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
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Andrews' professional prowess was recognized in 2022 when she was honored with the Pat Summerall Award, a prestigious accolade named after the late sportscaster Pat Summerall.Edward Segarra, USA TODAY, 5 Dec. 2024
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