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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
Initially viewed as a political anomaly, his staying power echoes Reagan's long-lasting impact on American politics.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
Worried about its staying power in your wardrobe to come?
—Laura Jackson, Vogue, 31 Oct. 2024
Twenty years on, that is some serious cultural staying power for an indie drama—even if it was nominated for five Oscars and made back its budget nearly seven times over.
—Will Farley, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Oct. 2024
The polarizing reception will likely doom its big-screen staying power.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 7 Oct. 2024
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
Worried about its staying power in your wardrobe to come?
—Laura Jackson, Vogue, 31 Oct. 2024
Twenty years on, that is some serious cultural staying power for an indie drama—even if it was nominated for five Oscars and made back its budget nearly seven times over.
—Will Farley, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Oct. 2024
The polarizing reception will likely doom its big-screen staying power.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 7 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for staying power
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This increase is attributed to the full integration of Ranco and its ability to acquire inventory and retain new customers.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 15 Nov. 2024
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Because privacy laws shield the names of firearm purchasers from public view, the data NSSF obtained gave it a unique ability to identify and contact large numbers of gun owners or shooting sports enthusiasts.Corey G. Johnson, ProPublica, 15 Nov. 2024
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The current crop of Irish talent exemplifies these qualities, O’Reilly says.Nate Jones, Vulture, 18 Nov. 2024
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The Sharks’ prospect pool was also largely devoid of high-end talent, with the organization trading away multiple first-round draft picks throughout the 2010s for short-term solutions to keep the championship window open.Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
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For their freestyle dance, Stephen brought along fellow members of his gymnastics team to showcase his incredible strength and gymnastic skills (and, of course, his pommel horse made an appearance).Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 27 Nov. 2024
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Under the mentorship of renowned singer Le Khanh, Thao hones her skills and explodes onto the scene with the song’s release.Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 27 Nov. 2024
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Whether shoppers are searching for practical gifts or looking to splurge a little, the year’s sales present a prime opportunity to shop and save.Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 13 Nov. 2024
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Enacted by former President Donald Trump, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, or TCJA, brought sweeping changes for individuals, including lower tax brackets, higher standard deductions, a more generous child tax credit and a bigger estate and gift tax exemption, among others.Kate Dore, CFP®, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2024
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Eminent mathematicians like Bill Thurston and Alexander Grothendieck didn’t owe their mathematical prowess to intrinsic genius, Bessis argues.Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 18 Nov. 2024
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What Klay Thompson’s return to the Bay really meant to him, the Warriors With all of the signature early wins, Steph Curry clutch moments, impressive depth and revamped defense, Golden State’s rebounding prowess has flown under the radar.Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
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