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

Advertisement Among those who have attempted to craft a new Christmas classic—like Sia, Lizzo, and Gwen Stefani—Ariana Grande and Kelly Clarkson are the only artists with staying power in the Holiday 100. —Taylor Crumpton, Time, 19 Dec. 2025

Celebrating its 10th anniversary this fall, the New American restaurant has maintained its staying power by striking a delicate balance of consistency and imagination. —Mary Lebus, Cincinnati Enquirer, 15 Dec. 2025

Needless to say, Jumanji was a blockbuster and still has staying power in 2025. —Lisa Stardust, PEOPLE, 15 Dec. 2025

And the look undeniably has staying power, as more and more celebrities are endorsing it — the latest being Zoey Deutch. —Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 12 Dec. 2025

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