staying power
noun
: capacity for continuing (as in existence, influence, or popularity) without weakening
Examples of staying power in a Sentence
a long-distance runner with a lot of staying power
a song with staying power
Her staying power as a pop icon is remarkable.
Recent Examples on the Web
Its staying power now looks bigger than the average viral drink stunt.
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Noel Burgess, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
First up is determining whether this trend has staying power.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 May 2026
However, what really gives these native plants staying power is their easy-care vibe and ability to form a dense, groundcovering mat of foliage and blooms in just a year or two.
—Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 12 May 2026
That is where the staying power starts to make sense.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 12 May 2026
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Noel Burgess, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
First up is determining whether this trend has staying power.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 May 2026
However, what really gives these native plants staying power is their easy-care vibe and ability to form a dense, groundcovering mat of foliage and blooms in just a year or two.
—Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 12 May 2026
That is where the staying power starts to make sense.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 12 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for staying power
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“Staying power.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/staying%20power. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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