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
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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Final Thoughts The beauty industry in 2025 will be shaped by its ability to innovate across multiple dimensions.—
Wayne Liu,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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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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The combination of experienced talent leaving and difficulties attracting new professionals creates a pressing need for technological solutions to maintain operational capacity.—
Shivangi Khurania,
Forbes,
24 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
Noun
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These projects teach employable skills that recruiters look for on resumes. Participation in quantitative finance competitions and data challenges.—
Brianna Kamienski,
USA TODAY,
1 Feb. 2025
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Learning a skill in the architectural field may open new doors to success.—
Essence,
Essence,
1 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The Panama Canal was not a concession or a gift from the United States.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
Newsweek,
1 Feb. 2025
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Before the skydive The entirety of Wampler’s TikTok account was actually a Christmas gift from his children, Joe Wampler said.—
Paloma Chavez,
Sacramento Bee,
1 Feb. 2025
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In recent years, athletes have made headlines not just for their athletic prowess, but also their pre-game glam.—
Michelle Lee,
People.com,
27 Jan. 2025
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Roseanne Barr, who was fired by Disney from her titular ABC show in 2018 at the height of its ratings prowess, is plotting a TV comeback.—
Tatiana Siegel,
Variety,
27 Jan. 2025
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