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
Still, after three years of declines in auction sales, some dealers and art experts wonder whether next week’s rebound will have staying power.
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Robert Frank, CNBC, 13 Nov. 2025
Ahead of The Running Event, industry players shared a sense of optimism on the staying power for the category and the feeling that there’s ample room for shared success.
—Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 12 Nov. 2025
Doing that would shift it from a club sport to a varsity one — and legitimize it, as many ADs still question whether the sport has staying power.
—Jesse Newell, New York Times, 11 Nov. 2025
Widely listened to for decades, his staying power comes from his plainspoken nature, genuineness and relatability as much as his determination and hard work.
—Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
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Robert Frank, CNBC, 13 Nov. 2025
Ahead of The Running Event, industry players shared a sense of optimism on the staying power for the category and the feeling that there’s ample room for shared success.
—Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 12 Nov. 2025
Doing that would shift it from a club sport to a varsity one — and legitimize it, as many ADs still question whether the sport has staying power.
—Jesse Newell, New York Times, 11 Nov. 2025
Widely listened to for decades, his staying power comes from his plainspoken nature, genuineness and relatability as much as his determination and hard work.
—Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 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 16 Nov. 2025.
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