staying power

noun

Synonyms of staying powernext
: 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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Getty One of the Hard Rock's staying powers comes from making that familiarity feel rooted in the destination. — Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Aug. 2026 Over 26 years later, the formula still has staying power—both in popularity over the decades, and wear-time up to 16 hours. — Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 28 Aug. 2026 After a rocky first half in his second season, Cameron looks to have staying power. — Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 25 Aug. 2026 Whether players like Semi Ajayi and Paddy McNair have the staying power deep into December to keep clean sheets — which ultimately will be key because Hull don’t look like a team full of goals — remains to be seen. — Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for staying power

Word History

First Known Use

1859, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of staying power was in 1859

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staying power

noun
: ability, influence, or strength enough to keep going through a difficult task
a candidate with the staying power to make it to the election

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