as in ability
the quality or trait that allows someone or something to continue to be effective, successful, popular, etc., for a long period of time
a long-distance runner with a lot of staying power a song with staying power Her staying power as a pop icon is remarkable.
Related Words
Relevance
Dissimilar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of staying power
As portfolio director Jeff Marks pointed out , AI is a threat to the sector; however, this week's sell-off brought down both companies directly in the line of fire and those with staying power, including best-of-breed cybersecurity companies.
—
Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 7 Feb. 2026
Natural Neutrals Look for limestone- and travertine-inspired tiles in soft beige and sand tones to usher in a return to classic materials with staying power, says Kelly.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Feb. 2026
Located on the Intracoastal Waterway in Lantana, Florida, Old Key Lime House has been welcoming boaters, locals, revelers, and landlubbers for more than a century; its staying power has earned it recognition as the oldest waterfront restaurant in a state that’s full of them.
—Skye Sherman, Southern Living, 6 Feb. 2026
As Netflix’s longest running reality series to date, Queer Eye’s staying power has been impressive, especially given that virtually the same format had already come and gone before it.
—Rich Juzwiak, Time, 21 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for staying power
Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 7 Feb. 2026
Natural Neutrals Look for limestone- and travertine-inspired tiles in soft beige and sand tones to usher in a return to classic materials with staying power, says Kelly.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Feb. 2026
Located on the Intracoastal Waterway in Lantana, Florida, Old Key Lime House has been welcoming boaters, locals, revelers, and landlubbers for more than a century; its staying power has earned it recognition as the oldest waterfront restaurant in a state that’s full of them.
—Skye Sherman, Southern Living, 6 Feb. 2026
As Netflix’s longest running reality series to date, Queer Eye’s staying power has been impressive, especially given that virtually the same format had already come and gone before it.
—Rich Juzwiak, Time, 21 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for staying power
Recent Examples of Synonyms for staying power
Noun
-
Opponents argue that too much farmland being turned into solar farms will affect the country’s ability to feed itself at the national level and destroy the rural nature of life at the county level.—
Elizabeth Weise,
USA Today,
21 Feb. 2026
-
China’s response, albeit expected, is likely, either directly or indirectly, a form of intelligence gathering on its technical ability to address US and US ally activities in the region.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Feb. 2026
Noun
-
All while Bhatia and the Højgaard twins prove themselves at age 24, and while Coody, Gerard and 23-year-old Japanese talent Ryo Hisatsune have gotten off to hot starts.—
Brody Miller,
New York Times,
23 Feb. 2026
-
The omakase experience is delightful, and Shinya Takahashi's talent is impressive—almost as impressive as the fact that he's taught himself English in a couple of years via watching YouTube videos (all while raising five children).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
Noun
-
But the kits can also have safety scissors or pencils with rubbery grippers to improve motor skills.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
26 Feb. 2026
-
That’s why a new effort to upgrade math skills via legislation is — or at least should be — high on the Capitol’s must-do list.—
Dan Walters,
Oc Register,
26 Feb. 2026
Noun
-
Another calls for the State Department to take over a portal that tracks foreign gifts to universities.—
Annie Ma,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Feb. 2026
-
Just sending a gift will upset my sister.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Mercury News,
24 Feb. 2026
Noun
-
United, meanwhile, boasted the aerial prowess of both Lammens and defender Harry Maguire.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
24 Feb. 2026
-
But Democratic prowess in recent special elections raises the possibility that rather than a cold-blooded political hit, the GOP’s efforts could end up as a Pyrrhic victory.—
David A. Graham,
The Atlantic,
23 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Staying power.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/staying%20power. Accessed 1 Mar. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
