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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The brothers ascribe some of Barb’s staying power to Purser, who was working in a movie theater when the Duffer brothers cast her.
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Eliana Dockterman, Time, 16 Oct. 2025
Both of these will amplify that creamy base and give you amped up staying power without overwhelming the floral heart.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 10 Oct. 2025
Frequently asked questions Long-lasting lipsticks get their staying power from three main types of ingredients.
—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 10 Oct. 2025
Through interviews and archival footage, Rebel Superstar shows how Taylor mastered the art of turning public scandal into staying power and, in the process, helped invent the modern celebrity playbook.
—Adisa Hargett-Robinson, The Washington Examiner, 6 Oct. 2025
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Eliana Dockterman, Time, 16 Oct. 2025
Both of these will amplify that creamy base and give you amped up staying power without overwhelming the floral heart.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 10 Oct. 2025
Frequently asked questions Long-lasting lipsticks get their staying power from three main types of ingredients.
—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 10 Oct. 2025
Through interviews and archival footage, Rebel Superstar shows how Taylor mastered the art of turning public scandal into staying power and, in the process, helped invent the modern celebrity playbook.
—Adisa Hargett-Robinson, The Washington Examiner, 6 Oct. 2025
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 19 Oct. 2025.
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