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.
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The debate is ongoing, but the trend has some staying power.
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Guy Martin, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
These unforgettable death traps are a big reason the horror series, which debuted in 2000 with an inaugural installment that quickly earned a cult following, have such staying power.
—Megan McCluskey, Time, 16 May 2025
The Chiefs are Super Bowl losers, but their golden-goose moniker has long-term staying power.
—Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 15 May 2025
This is a light and breezy affair with a few unexpected twists, some social commentary that doesn’t entirely land and not enough staying power to be truly memorable.
—Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2025
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Guy Martin, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
These unforgettable death traps are a big reason the horror series, which debuted in 2000 with an inaugural installment that quickly earned a cult following, have such staying power.
—Megan McCluskey, Time, 16 May 2025
The Chiefs are Super Bowl losers, but their golden-goose moniker has long-term staying power.
—Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 15 May 2025
This is a light and breezy affair with a few unexpected twists, some social commentary that doesn’t entirely land and not enough staying power to be truly memorable.
—Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 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 22 May. 2025.
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