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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For someone dealing with thinning hair and navigating long workdays, the staying power described here is a practical advantage worth noting.
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Kansas City Star, 27 Mar. 2026
Overcoming challenges While mills remain optimistic about the staying power of recycled cotton amid economic challenges, its position is not entirely secure.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 26 Mar. 2026
That emotional ambiguity is part of what has given it staying power.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 25 Mar. 2026
Covenant helped popularize high-end kosher wine in recent decades, but Morgan credits a much older force for the staying power of his product.
—Asaf Elia-Shalev, Sun Sentinel, 23 Mar. 2026
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Kansas City Star, 27 Mar. 2026
Overcoming challenges While mills remain optimistic about the staying power of recycled cotton amid economic challenges, its position is not entirely secure.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 26 Mar. 2026
That emotional ambiguity is part of what has given it staying power.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 25 Mar. 2026
Covenant helped popularize high-end kosher wine in recent decades, but Morgan credits a much older force for the staying power of his product.
—Asaf Elia-Shalev, Sun Sentinel, 23 Mar. 2026
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 1 Apr. 2026.
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