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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
Disturbed’s classic just barely passes double that sum, which speaks to its incredible staying power.
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Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025
The native Californian’s most recent book debuted at No. 1 on the New York Times fiction list in February and showed remarkable staying power, remaining on the list for the rest of the year.
—Chris Vognar, Los Angeles Times, 18 Jan. 2025
The Bannon-Musk spat underscores how some in Trump’s orbit question Musk’s staying power, viewing him as an interloper who only endorsed the president-elect after he was grazed by a bullet last July.
—Brett Samuels, The Hill, 15 Jan. 2025
This is an extrait de parfum, which contains a higher concentration of perfume oils (30% compared to an eau de parfum’s 15-20%), which bodes well for its staying power.
—Venus Wong, refinery29.com, 20 Dec. 2024
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Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025
The native Californian’s most recent book debuted at No. 1 on the New York Times fiction list in February and showed remarkable staying power, remaining on the list for the rest of the year.
—Chris Vognar, Los Angeles Times, 18 Jan. 2025
The Bannon-Musk spat underscores how some in Trump’s orbit question Musk’s staying power, viewing him as an interloper who only endorsed the president-elect after he was grazed by a bullet last July.
—Brett Samuels, The Hill, 15 Jan. 2025
This is an extrait de parfum, which contains a higher concentration of perfume oils (30% compared to an eau de parfum’s 15-20%), which bodes well for its staying power.
—Venus Wong, refinery29.com, 20 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for staying power
Noun
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The popular community event will start and end at Evelyn Greer Park and is open to all ages and abilities.—
CHRISTINA MAYO,
Miami Herald,
23 Jan. 2025
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And research suggests a variety of explanations could explain that link, including exercise’s effect on levels of hormones like estrogen and insulin that influence some cancers, as well as its ability to ramp up the activity of some immune cells and keep inflammation at bay.—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
23 Jan. 2025
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Collectively shifting to clean energy across all communities would minimize adverse impacts on vulnerable populations, create access to a broader talent pool, support a more stable regulatory environment and ultimately enhance long-term sustainability for businesses.—
Melissa Jun Rowley,
Rolling Stone,
24 Jan. 2025
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The timeline of Chiefs-Bills postseason battles includes classic games and Hall of Fame talent and brilliant coaching.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
24 Jan. 2025
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Should be a conceptual thinker with strategic and problem-solving skills.—
Terina Allen,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
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Just about every skill that is useful in calm times will be needed in these difficult months and years ahead.—
James Kendra,
The Conversation,
20 Jan. 2025
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We have been treated very badly from this foolish gift that should have never been made, and Panama's promise to us has been broken.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA TODAY,
21 Jan. 2025
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Raising a child is a gift, and there isn’t a more deserving couple of that privilege than you.—
Anna Moeslein,
Parents,
21 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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“Staying power.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/staying%20power. Accessed 31 Jan. 2025.
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