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
Still, recent fashion shows have also reaffirmed the look’s staying power with a noticeable uptick in the use of highlighter for luminous finishes on the runway.
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Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 9 May 2025
The history of marking an 1862 battle in which Mexico triumphed over the French has more staying power in the U.S. than south of the border.
—Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 5 May 2025
Recommended by Miss Pop, its formula is also an Allure Best of Beauty Award winner because of its non-damaging staying power and gorgeous glossiness.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 2 May 2025
The debate is ongoing, but the trend has some staying power.
—Guy Martin, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
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Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 9 May 2025
The history of marking an 1862 battle in which Mexico triumphed over the French has more staying power in the U.S. than south of the border.
—Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 5 May 2025
Recommended by Miss Pop, its formula is also an Allure Best of Beauty Award winner because of its non-damaging staying power and gorgeous glossiness.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 2 May 2025
The debate is ongoing, but the trend has some staying power.
—Guy Martin, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for staying power
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Mel Musto—Bloomberg/Getty Images The consequences of removing international students at Harvard could have long-term consequences on the U.S.’ ability to attract foreign talent—not only in higher education, but also in shaping its word-class research.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
23 May 2025
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Compared to the Ratio Six, the Eight Series 2 offers the same 40-ounce batch size but some new programming and new technology—including the ability to optimize its brewing program for small batches of 20 ounces or less.—
Matthew Korfhage,
Wired News,
23 May 2025
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At the Democrat-Gazette, Dustin has cultivated strong connections within the local arts and entertainment community and finds joy in spotlighting the creative talents and inspiring stories of the region.—
Dustin Staggs,
Arkansas Online,
25 May 2025
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Former The Devil Wears Prada drummer Daniel Williams and talent agent Dave Shapiro were both killed in a fatal plane crash in San Diego on May 22.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
24 May 2025
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While many professionals focus on avoiding stress altogether, developing effective stress management skills provides a more realistic and beneficial approach.—
Kara Dennison,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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The purpose of higher education should be for students to continue to develop critical thinking skills, to grow, to question, to learn, to mature, and to hopefully develop knowledge that will serve those students in a vocation.—
Rep. Steve Weir,
Hartford Courant,
20 May 2025
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Every year, teachers help families with Christmas gifts and Thanksgiving dinners, Liggins said.—
Silas Allen,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
21 May 2025
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The pope has always had a gift for diplomacy and working peacefully with all kinds of people, said his oldest brother, 73-year-old Louis Prevost of Florida, during an interview with the Tribune earlier this month.—
Angie Leventis Lourgos,
Chicago Tribune,
21 May 2025
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But his prowess on the golf course goes well beyond Augusta National and Quail Hollow.—
Kendall Capps,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 May 2025
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Last year – and despite their prowess – these golfers still averaged a score of 75.25 per round.—
Scott Kramer,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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