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

In the ever-evolving field of content creation, where new players emerge daily, the all-star beauty creators have solidified their staying power through education. — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 3 Nov. 2026

Detroit’s automakers, particularly GM, were slow to recognize the staying power of hybrids, leaving foreign competitors such as Toyota with a significant advantage. — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 30 Oct. 2026

With the end of 2026 approaching, Sarah Pidgeon is proving that the blurred lip has plenty of staying power. — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2026

That staying power isn't guaranteed when the product is used on the cheeks and nose instead of the eyebrows, but its long-wear formula may help explain why Eilish chose it for her pre-show makeup routine. — Ashley Lynch, Kansas City Star, 21 Oct. 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