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
After Milk Makeup dropped its cult-favorite Hydro Grip Primer, TikTok quickly fell in love with its staying power.
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Kleigh Balugo, StyleCaster, 21 Feb. 2025
Palantir was one of 10 companies that went public in recent years with staying power.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 18 Feb. 2025
Importantly, this strapless bra has serious staying power.
—Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 25 Feb. 2025
Thus Amarone is a robust red wine that has staying power; in the finest vintages, one in which the wines have good natural acidity, the best versions of Amarone can age for as long as 40-50 years.
—Tom Hyland, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for staying power
Kleigh Balugo, StyleCaster, 21 Feb. 2025
Palantir was one of 10 companies that went public in recent years with staying power.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 18 Feb. 2025
Importantly, this strapless bra has serious staying power.
—Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 25 Feb. 2025
Thus Amarone is a robust red wine that has staying power; in the finest vintages, one in which the wines have good natural acidity, the best versions of Amarone can age for as long as 40-50 years.
—Tom Hyland, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for staying power
Recent Examples of Synonyms for staying power
Noun
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With fewer staff to handle the millions of applications submitted each year, students could face longer wait times to receive their aid packages, potentially jeopardizing their ability to enroll in college on time.—
Scott White,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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The Supreme Court already handed Trump nearly absolute power over the Justice Department in a 2024 ruling regarding presidential immunity — including the ability to have conversations about criminal cases and other enforcement actions.—
Carrie Johnson,
NPR,
12 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The Sweden international’s talent has never been in question but those who have worked with the Newcastle striker describe a unique, complex personality — someone who is ridiculously driven, yet can be laid-back and withdrawn, all at once.—
Chris Waugh,
The Athletic,
14 Mar. 2025
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Perhaps this impact is best reflected in my own experience with Vivienne Westwood, where every interaction—whether with the head of communications, head of talent, or any other department—felt easy.—
Jeetendr Sehdev,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
Noun
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For aspiring thriller writers, developing this skill takes practice.—
JD Barker,
Rolling Stone,
21 Mar. 2025
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Local talent strategies allow employers to develop these skills close to the job site and tailor them to actual operational needs.—
Scott Hutcheson,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
Noun
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For example, payments made through a third-party network for a birthday or holiday or wedding gifts; for sharing the cost of a car ride or meal; or for paying a family member or roommate for a household bill aren’t taxable.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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Even with its luxury focus, Laura Lendrum, CEO of Printemps America, said the store mixes in more approachable items for tourists or aspirational shoppers who may stop by for a cup of coffee or browse for a $50 gift.—
Melissa Repko,
CNBC,
22 Mar. 2025
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The elephant’s peek-a-boo prowess wasn’t entirely surprising, given that Gabon has a lot of jungle to vanish into.—
Chris Schalkx,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Mar. 2025
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Of course, this toy’s prowess doesn’t start and stop with its internal capabilities.—
Gabrielle Kassel,
Glamour,
14 Mar. 2025
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“Staying power.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/staying%20power. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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