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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Widely listened to for decades, his staying power comes from his plainspoken nature, genuineness and relatability as much as his determination and hard work.
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Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
Not all of those were created equal, but the ones that stand out — and potentially have staying power in Hollywood — have noticeably been backed by other major industry players.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 4 Nov. 2025
The filmmakers and Disney are hopeful the pic will have staying power because of its subject matter, originality and solid audience scores.
—Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 2 Nov. 2025
But the key reason Nebraska was a hit with staying power is that people heard themselves in these songs.
—Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 2 Nov. 2025
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Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
Not all of those were created equal, but the ones that stand out — and potentially have staying power in Hollywood — have noticeably been backed by other major industry players.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 4 Nov. 2025
The filmmakers and Disney are hopeful the pic will have staying power because of its subject matter, originality and solid audience scores.
—Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 2 Nov. 2025
But the key reason Nebraska was a hit with staying power is that people heard themselves in these songs.
—Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 2 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 9 Nov. 2025.
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