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

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

Although social media has played a key role in introducing K-Beauty to global audiences, its staying power extends far beyond viral trends and is increasingly influencing the future of luxury skincare while reshaping our perception of beauty. — Laia Farran Graves, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

It’s caused a welcome resurgence that has staying power, as hostesses trade single-use trays for glass platters and creative shoppers purchase tumblers to store their makeup brushes. — Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 18 Aug. 2026

Nobody’s saying the Dolphins will find a bunch of Zach Sielers, who the lone waiver wire claim of 2019 that had staying power. — Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 15 Aug. 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