staying power

noun

Definition of staying powernext
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 After Milk Makeup dropped its cult-favorite Hydro Grip Primer, TikTok quickly fell in love with its staying power. — Kleigh Balugo, StyleCaster, 21 Feb. 2025 Palantir was one of 10 companies that went public in recent years with staying power. — Jim Cramer, CNBC, 18 Feb. 2025 Importantly, this strapless bra has serious staying power. — Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 25 Feb. 2025 Thus Amarone is a robust red wine that has staying power; in the finest vintages, one in which the wines have good natural acidity, the best versions of Amarone can age for as long as 40-50 years. — Tom Hyland, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for staying power
Recent Examples of Synonyms for staying power
  1. ability
  2. talent
  3. skill
  4. gift
  5. prowess
Noun
  • The ability to learn from missteps and continue forward is often what separates successful innovators from the rest.
    — Mark Nevins, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
  • The plot device of psychic abilities being tied to (and lost with) virginity is ridiculous, sexist, and better forgotten.
    — EW.com, EW.com, 23 Mar. 2025
Definition of ability
Noun
  • This celebration of cinema showcased 93 films from 21 countries, accompanied by an array of film talent and culinary stars.
    — Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 23 Mar. 2025
  • In some cases, management talent is brought in from the outside but typically there will also be internal promotions.
    — Trevor Clawson, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
Definition of talent
Noun
  • Local talent strategies allow employers to develop these skills close to the job site and tailor them to actual operational needs.
    — Scott Hutcheson, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
  • For aspiring thriller writers, developing this skill takes practice.
    — JD Barker, Rolling Stone, 21 Mar. 2025
Definition of skill
Noun
  • For example, payments made through a third-party network for a birthday or holiday or wedding gifts; for sharing the cost of a car ride or meal; or for paying a family member or roommate for a household bill aren’t taxable.
    — Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
  • Even with its luxury focus, Laura Lendrum, CEO of Printemps America, said the store mixes in more approachable items for tourists or aspirational shoppers who may stop by for a cup of coffee or browse for a $50 gift.
    — Melissa Repko, CNBC, 22 Mar. 2025
Definition of gift
Noun
  • The elephant’s peek-a-boo prowess wasn’t entirely surprising, given that Gabon has a lot of jungle to vanish into.
    — Chris Schalkx, Travel + Leisure, 16 Mar. 2025
  • Of course, this toy’s prowess doesn’t start and stop with its internal capabilities.
    — Gabrielle Kassel, Glamour, 14 Mar. 2025
Definition of prowess

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