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
These tariffs have historically demonstrated staying power because of their political appeal and can pose long-term challenges for businesses due to difficulties in obtaining exemptions or avoiding their impact.
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Richard Kestenbaum, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
The fact that Jokic has gradually gotten better from 2020 to now indicates to me that Denver should have some staying power as a contender for a few more years, even as the roster undergoes more changes.
—Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 19 Mar. 2025
But the current surge stands out — not just for its severity, but its staying power.
—Mike Winters, CNBC, 25 Mar. 2025
When noting that Pride & Prejudice was one of many Letterboxd members' Four Favorites, Macfadyen remarked on the movie's staying power.
—Meredith Wilshere, People.com, 25 Mar. 2025
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Richard Kestenbaum, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
The fact that Jokic has gradually gotten better from 2020 to now indicates to me that Denver should have some staying power as a contender for a few more years, even as the roster undergoes more changes.
—Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 19 Mar. 2025
But the current surge stands out — not just for its severity, but its staying power.
—Mike Winters, CNBC, 25 Mar. 2025
When noting that Pride & Prejudice was one of many Letterboxd members' Four Favorites, Macfadyen remarked on the movie's staying power.
—Meredith Wilshere, People.com, 25 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for staying power
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At the heart of that debate is a nearly century-old legal precedent: Humphrey’s Executor v. United States, a 1935 Supreme Court ruling that limited the President’s ability to remove leaders of independent agencies without cause.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
17 Apr. 2025
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Corbell noted the footage shows the objects do not have a wing or tail, raising questions regarding the aircraft’s ability to fly.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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And while there’s some individual talent throughout the roster, the team hasn’t won anything with this core.—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
19 Apr. 2025
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Walker is a jack-of-all trades talent who will provide Carolina a player to build the defense around.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
18 Apr. 2025
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This translates into Jan having to collaborate with many versions of himself that have unique skills and far too many conflicting personalities defined by past events.—
Fran Ruiz,
Space.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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In each episode, the friends bring those skills together to overcome a new challenge as a team.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
14 Apr. 2025
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Absent legislative action, the estate and gift tax exemption will revert to approximately $7 million per person in 2026 (down from nearly $14 million in 2025).—
Matthew F. Erskine,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Scroll on for some of the best gifts for moms ready to be wrapped and passed for Mother's Day.—
Jennifer Hussein,
Allure,
13 Apr. 2025
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This investment in financial technology and digital prowess was a common theme among the 385 financial institutions that made this year’s list of the World’s Best Banks.—
Haniya Rae,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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With the aggression and height of Wendie Renard on the backline and the goal-scoring prowess of Kadidiatou Diani up front, can the French combine their talents and shoot for more this time around?—
Julia Ranney,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
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