stamina

noun

Definition of staminanext
as in endurance
great physical or mental strength that allows you to continue doing something for a long time Do you have the stamina to finish the job?

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Recent Examples of stamina The terms refer to any exercise that enhances a muscle's overall strength or stamina. — Katrina Carter, Verywell Health, 13 Feb. 2025 The key tenets of the framework are honed through activities that test endurance and stamina throughout the five-week flagship experience, which can include tasks like making direct sales on the streets of San Francisco. — Daniel Fusch, USA TODAY, 13 Feb. 2025 Leafy Yun Ye Leafy Yun Ye Leafy Yun Ye Leafy Yun Ye Leafy Yun Ye Lion dance is a physically demanding art form, requiring immense strength, stamina and coordination. — Leafy Yun Ye, NPR, 3 Feb. 2025 Since the days of Hillary, Sherpas have been renowned not only for their stamina at high altitudes and capacity for hard work, but also their cheerful friendliness and simple grace. — John Meyer, The Denver Post, 2 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for stamina
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  1. endurance
  2. strength
  3. energy
  4. muscle
Noun
  • In a recent conversation with stylist, writer, and consultant Jalil Johnson of Consider Yourself Cultured explored what the endurance of hat styling means for contemporary fashion trend navigation.
    — Essence, Essence, 18 Mar. 2025
  • The Australian driver, who won his first championship in 2014, has proven that even in a sport where split second decision-making and physical endurance is important, the gift of age and experience is just as important.
    — Alex Harrington, Newsweek, 14 Mar. 2025
Definition of endurance
Noun
  • Her strength is not just in her ability to fight, but in her refusal to disappear.
    — Tiffany Leigh, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
  • Specifically, its relative strength index reading fell to 28.3.
    — Fred Imbert, CNBC, 12 Mar. 2025
Definition of strength
Noun
  • On March 16, the spacecraft operated for more than five hours into the lunar night before dying from a lack of solar energy.
    — Colson Thayer, People.com, 19 Mar. 2025
  • Russian President Vladimir Putin has agreed to a 30-day ceasefire on energy infrastructure after his lengthy call with Donald Trump on Tuesday.
    — Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 19 Mar. 2025
Definition of energy
Noun
  • Bromelain’s anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving effects are often used to treat sports injuries, bruises, contractures, strains and muscle pulls.
    — Beatrice Zocchi, Vogue, 17 Mar. 2025
  • Protein is important for muscle health and helps build bones, cartilage, skin, and blood.
    — Johna Burdeos, Health, 17 Mar. 2025
Definition of muscle

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