STAMINA Synonyms: 98 Similar and Opposite Words

stamina

noun

Definition of stamina

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 But this is one of the most powerful stamina boosting supplements out there, with promising data emerging on brain health, too. — Diana Helmuth, Outdoor Life, 20 Aug. 2026 Rebuilding daily routines is paramount, emphasizing small, consistent steps such as a regular wake-up time to build stamina and confidence. — Diane Winiarski, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026 There may be a little more gray in Grohl’s goatee, but don’t equate that with waning stamina. — Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 18 Aug. 2026 Learn line dancing and improve your balance, footwork, cardiovascular activity and stamina. — Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 10 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for stamina

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Max Scherzer may be the last starter in baseball who continues to run distances after pitching to maintain strong endurance on the mound.

— Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of endurance

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The show is leaning into its strengths, dialing up the madcap comedy and overlapping dialogue while keeping the story lines rooted in recognizable rites of passage for young people.

— Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026
Divya brings an incredible depth and emotional strength to the ensemble, and the combination of these three actors makes the world of the film particularly special.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of strength

Noun

The protein building blocks can have anti-inflammatory and muscle-building properties – though studies and safety analyses of their benefits and efficacy as supplements or injections vary widely.

— Cara Kelly, USA Today, 30 Aug. 2026
So if muscles start to tighten, people lose spinal mobility and lumbopelvic stability.

— Amber Raiken, Verywell Health, 29 Aug. 2026

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