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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And that's just another reason to be nervous about the economy's staying power and getting through this without going into recession.
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Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
Today, romantasy’s staying power can’t be understated.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025
The VMAs as a Cultural Indicator The MTV Video Music Awards have been a way to measure the staying power and impact of musical acts and stars in moments that have stayed at the forefront of pop culture history.
—Braedon Montgomery, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Another crucial factor in Hamas’s staying power is its tunnel network.
—Leila Seurat, Foreign Affairs, 26 Aug. 2025
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Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
Today, romantasy’s staying power can’t be understated.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025
The VMAs as a Cultural Indicator The MTV Video Music Awards have been a way to measure the staying power and impact of musical acts and stars in moments that have stayed at the forefront of pop culture history.
—Braedon Montgomery, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Another crucial factor in Hamas’s staying power is its tunnel network.
—Leila Seurat, Foreign Affairs, 26 Aug. 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 10 Sep. 2025.
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