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.
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But speed is not the same as staying power.
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Maha Hosain Aziz, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
The less the drop from one weekend to the next, the more the film has staying power and can really see its box office rack up over the long haul.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 30 Mar. 2026
His staying power came from his delivery.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 30 Mar. 2026
For someone dealing with thinning hair and navigating long workdays, the staying power described here is a practical advantage worth noting.
—Kansas City Star, 27 Mar. 2026
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Maha Hosain Aziz, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
The less the drop from one weekend to the next, the more the film has staying power and can really see its box office rack up over the long haul.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 30 Mar. 2026
His staying power came from his delivery.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 30 Mar. 2026
For someone dealing with thinning hair and navigating long workdays, the staying power described here is a practical advantage worth noting.
—Kansas City Star, 27 Mar. 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 6 Apr. 2026.
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