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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Breezy, fashionable and effortless, Bermuda shorts have been on-trend for the past few years and are showing off their staying power in 2026.
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ABC News,
30 June 2026
How have books maintained their staying power despite the countless distractions of daily life?
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Marc Weingarten,
Los Angeles Times,
27 June 2026
Of course, the movie had to contend with the beloved Toy Story 5, and the staying power of recent horror hits like Obsession and Backrooms, so that at least explains it.
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24 June 2026
That staying power may be one reason experts do not see Korean barbecue replacing Tex-Mex.
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Teresa Mull,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2026
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ABC News,
30 June 2026
How have books maintained their staying power despite the countless distractions of daily life?
—
Marc Weingarten,
Los Angeles Times,
27 June 2026
Of course, the movie had to contend with the beloved Toy Story 5, and the staying power of recent horror hits like Obsession and Backrooms, so that at least explains it.
—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
24 June 2026
That staying power may be one reason experts do not see Korean barbecue replacing Tex-Mex.
—
Teresa Mull,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 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 Jul. 2026.
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