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

That's a headwind for long-duration growth stocks and, in my view, another reason that energy has staying power. — Todd Gordon, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2026

For Beyond the Streets founder Roger Gastman, that staying power is exactly what the exhibition is meant to capture. — Alex Distefano, Los Angeles Times, 12 Oct. 2026

Such is the franchise’s staying power that Peacock and A24 have rolled out the prequel series Crystal Lake, starring Linda Cardellini as Jason’s mother, Pam Voorhees. — Sara Netzley, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Oct. 2026

For anyone bouncing between early lectures, late study sessions and social events, that staying power matters. — Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 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