stayers
Those who persist
Stayers is the plural of stayer—someone or something that persists rather than quits.
In horse racing, a stayer is a horse suited to long-distance races, having endurance rather than pure speed.
More broadly, stayers are people who remain committed when others drop out: The early enthusiasm faded, but the stayers kept the project alive.
Sustained effort capacity
- perseveranceSustained resolve despite obstacles
- tenacityPersistent grip or resolve
- steadfastnessFirm loyal dedication
- fortitudeEnduring courage under pain
grit · determination · resilience · longevity · stamina · toughness · persistence · commitment
Of pure ancestral line
- steeplechaseObstacle course race
- miler1760-yard race competitor
- handicapImposed competitive disadvantage
- jockeyProfessional race rider
stamina · distance · furlong · turf · gallop · maiden · colt · filly
Worthy of trust
- trustworthyWorthy of confidence
- faithfulConsistently loyal and true
- steadyFixed, not fluctuating
- consistentNot varying or contradicting
solid · stable · loyal · true · proven · constant · unwavering · devoted
endurance
Sustained effort capacity
- perseveranceSustained resolve despite obstacles
- tenacityPersistent grip or resolve
- steadfastnessFirm loyal dedication
fortitude · grit · determination · resilience · longevity · stamina · toughness · persistence · commitment · loyalty
thoroughbred
Of pure ancestral line
- steeplechaseObstacle course race
- miler1760-yard race competitor
- handicapImposed competitive disadvantage
jockey · stamina · distance · furlong · turf · gallop · maiden · colt · filly · derby
dependable
Worthy of trust
- trustworthyWorthy of confidence
- faithfulConsistently loyal and true
- steadyFixed, not fluctuating
consistent · solid · stable · loyal · true · proven · constant · unwavering · devoted · steadfast
stayersquitters
People who stop persisting
deserters · abandoners · leavers · defectors · dropouts
- stayed upDelayed going to bed
- stayed putContinued in place
- stayed up lateWent to bed late
- stayed inDidn't go out
- stayed behindRemained in place
- stayed calm