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 which companies have staying power, when all is said and done?
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Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 5 Jan. 2026
Bain and Mauigoa both look like top 10 picks and Day 1 contributors with the kind of power and pro-ready physiques to have staying power in this violent league.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 4 Jan. 2026
Plus, both have moderate longevity, so layering them gives you better staying power throughout the day.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 4 Jan. 2026
The Oklahoma City Thunder arrived quickly and have staying power, from their talent to their payroll.
—Jared Weiss, New York Times, 24 Dec. 2025
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Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 5 Jan. 2026
Bain and Mauigoa both look like top 10 picks and Day 1 contributors with the kind of power and pro-ready physiques to have staying power in this violent league.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 4 Jan. 2026
Plus, both have moderate longevity, so layering them gives you better staying power throughout the day.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 4 Jan. 2026
The Oklahoma City Thunder arrived quickly and have staying power, from their talent to their payroll.
—Jared Weiss, New York Times, 24 Dec. 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 13 Jan. 2026.
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