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

Nobody’s saying the Dolphins will find a bunch of Zach Sielers, who the lone waiver wire claim of 2019 that had staying power. — Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 15 Aug. 2026

Most on this roster aren’t established major leaguers, but players scratching and clawing for staying power. — Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 15 Aug. 2026

But that doesn’t diminish its staying power as one of the most reliable timepieces in the Omega lineup. — Tres Dean, Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2026

Kim wore a blush pink version with matching heels and a silver clutch to the launch of Dom Perignon’s Rose Vintage 1996 Champagne, proving the feminine silhouette always had staying power. — Samantha Sutton, InStyle, 12 Aug. 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