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

There may be no shortage of trendy new openings in the city these days, but Tamarind’s staying power speaks for itself. — Sarah Khan, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Sep. 2026

Blidh is entering his fifth season with the organization, with his staying power largely tied to his positive influence on young players in Hartford. — Vincent Z. Mercogliano, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2026

The coming election could be a test of the group's staying power and influence. — Arizona Republic, AZCentral.com, 10 Sep. 2026

That distinction is why the trend has staying power heading into 2026, even as experts push back on the science. — Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1859, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for staying power

• candlepower
• cauliflower
• overpower
• superpower
• vavasour
• waterpower
• airpower
• brainpower
• devour
• empower
• firepower
• horsepower

Kids Definition

staying power

noun

: ability, influence, or strength enough to keep going through a difficult task

a candidate with the staying power to make it to the election