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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
Initially viewed as a political anomaly, his staying power echoes Reagan's long-lasting impact on American politics.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
Worried about its staying power in your wardrobe to come?
—Laura Jackson, Vogue, 31 Oct. 2024
Twenty years on, that is some serious cultural staying power for an indie drama—even if it was nominated for five Oscars and made back its budget nearly seven times over.
—Will Farley, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Oct. 2024
The polarizing reception will likely doom its big-screen staying power.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 7 Oct. 2024
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
Worried about its staying power in your wardrobe to come?
—Laura Jackson, Vogue, 31 Oct. 2024
Twenty years on, that is some serious cultural staying power for an indie drama—even if it was nominated for five Oscars and made back its budget nearly seven times over.
—Will Farley, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Oct. 2024
The polarizing reception will likely doom its big-screen staying power.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 7 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for staying power
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Specifically, girls may have more neuroplasticity, which is defined as the brain’s ability to recognize new movements and patterns.Discover Magazine, Discover Magazine, 15 Nov. 2024
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Because privacy laws shield the names of firearm purchasers from public view, the data NSSF obtained gave it a unique ability to identify and contact large numbers of gun owners or shooting sports enthusiasts.Corey G. Johnson, ProPublica, 15 Nov. 2024
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The current crop of Irish talent exemplifies these qualities, O’Reilly says.Nate Jones, Vulture, 18 Nov. 2024
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The Sharks’ prospect pool was also largely devoid of high-end talent, with the organization trading away multiple first-round draft picks throughout the 2010s for short-term solutions to keep the championship window open.Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
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Lynch even started his own foundation to share the skill with others struggling with trauma and toxic stress.Gabriella Rudy, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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Boxing classes can be a healthy way to help relieve stress, while also growing confidence in self-defense skills.Carolyn Burt, Orange County Register, 11 Nov. 2024
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Whether shoppers are searching for practical gifts or looking to splurge a little, the year’s sales present a prime opportunity to shop and save.Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 13 Nov. 2024
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Your gift recipient can recreate a spa experience at home with this plush robe.Jessica Kasparian, SELF, 5 Nov. 2024
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Flashback: That road prowess followed the team to Seattle this week, where Houston held the No. 4-seed Sounders scoreless, forcing a penalty shoot-out.Jay R. Jordan, Axios, 1 Nov. 2024
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The potential return of the Tasmanian tiger will be a culmination of efforts from scientists at the University of Melbourne, the technological prowess of Colossal Biosciences and the genetic contributions of a pickled 110-year old thylacine head.Scott Travers, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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“Staying power.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/staying%20power. Accessed 27 Nov. 2024.
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