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
As for why Star Wars has had such immense staying power since A New Hope debuted in 1977?
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Alex Ross, Peoplemag, 6 May 2024
Now, though, inflation’s recent staying power has made that look less likely.
—Jeanna Smialek, New York Times, 1 May 2024
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Alex Ross, Peoplemag, 6 May 2024
Now, though, inflation’s recent staying power has made that look less likely.
—Jeanna Smialek, New York Times, 1 May 2024
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 10 May. 2024.
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