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

The best snacks have proven staying power, scratching every sweet, salty itch time and time again. — Alex Beggs, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 Sep. 2026

The staying power and versatility behind La Ligne pieces are the driving forces behind the designs, which include pieces like striped sweaters, jeans, collared shirts, lacy camisoles and more. — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 17 Sep. 2026

There may be no shortage of trendy new openings in the city these days, but Tamarind’s staying power speaks for itself. — Sarah Khan, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Sep. 2026

What began as a commentary on the universal staying power of Googoosh’s music from half a century ago turned into something very different. — Lily Moayeri, SPIN, 16 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1859, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for staying power

• candlepower
• cauliflower
• overpower
• superpower
• vavasour
• waterpower
• airpower
• brainpower
• devour
• empower
• firepower
• horsepower

Kids Definition

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