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
Even though it’s never soared into the top 10, the compilation stands out thanks to its staying power, as the project has racked up more than 200 stays on the two tallies.
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Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025
But that particular meme might not have long-term staying power.
—ArsTechnica, 29 July 2025
But what really gives the revival its staying power is its emotional core: a gentle sweetness that runs through Hank, the Hill family, and the town of Arlen.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 25 July 2025
So the comic book adaptation needs serious staying power — strong reviews and great word-of-mouth would be helpful — to avoid a similar box office fate and qualify as a hit for Marvel, which has greatly struggled with commercial consistency over the past five years.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 22 July 2025
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Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025
But that particular meme might not have long-term staying power.
—ArsTechnica, 29 July 2025
But what really gives the revival its staying power is its emotional core: a gentle sweetness that runs through Hank, the Hill family, and the town of Arlen.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 25 July 2025
So the comic book adaptation needs serious staying power — strong reviews and great word-of-mouth would be helpful — to avoid a similar box office fate and qualify as a hit for Marvel, which has greatly struggled with commercial consistency over the past five years.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 22 July 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 20 Aug. 2025.
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