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
But the current surge stands out — not just for its severity, but its staying power.
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Mike Winters, CNBC, 25 Mar. 2025
When noting that Pride & Prejudice was one of many Letterboxd members' Four Favorites, Macfadyen remarked on the movie's staying power.
—Meredith Wilshere, People.com, 25 Mar. 2025
Well, whether the musical film is deemed a success or a flop will rely entirely on the tentpole’s staying power.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 23 Mar. 2025
To what do these seemingly simple shoes owe their staying power?
—Nina Derwin, Glamour, 19 Mar. 2025
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Mike Winters, CNBC, 25 Mar. 2025
When noting that Pride & Prejudice was one of many Letterboxd members' Four Favorites, Macfadyen remarked on the movie's staying power.
—Meredith Wilshere, People.com, 25 Mar. 2025
Well, whether the musical film is deemed a success or a flop will rely entirely on the tentpole’s staying power.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 23 Mar. 2025
To what do these seemingly simple shoes owe their staying power?
—Nina Derwin, Glamour, 19 Mar. 2025
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 1 Apr. 2025.
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