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
That project has already racked up 17 appearances on the tally and is proving to have more staying power than the latest Disney release.
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Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
Following the money — and percentages — could indicate whether the SEC’s growing strength in men’s basketball has any staying power.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2025
And in an era when a player like Reese, who stayed for four years, is becoming rare, coaches like Kansas’ Bill Self, Connecticut’s Danny Hurley and Michigan State’s Tom Izzo are gaining staying power and becoming more popular figures in the sport’s landscape.
—Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 25 Mar. 2025
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.
—Richard Kestenbaum, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
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Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
Following the money — and percentages — could indicate whether the SEC’s growing strength in men’s basketball has any staying power.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2025
And in an era when a player like Reese, who stayed for four years, is becoming rare, coaches like Kansas’ Bill Self, Connecticut’s Danny Hurley and Michigan State’s Tom Izzo are gaining staying power and becoming more popular figures in the sport’s landscape.
—Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 25 Mar. 2025
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.
—Richard Kestenbaum, Forbes, 20 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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Hunter’s defense, ball handling ability and 3-point shooting shined in March Madness and her inclusion in the starting five also brought out the best in Van Lith.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
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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Officials cannot use funds to contribute to or support nonprofit organizations, for political activities or gifts of public funds.—
Tammy Murga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Apr. 2025
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While state courts have increasingly dismissed climate lawsuits as meritless, superfund laws are growing in popularity as another way to gut U.S. energy prowess.—
Steve Forbes,
Forbes.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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Not all fighting games necessarily need a massive, twisty plot, but in recent years series like Mortal Kombat and Tekken have stepped up to match their technical prowess with more complex storytelling.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
21 Apr. 2025
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