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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
The sequel’s impressive staying power is thanks to several factors, including glowing word-of-mouth, an A-list ensemble led by Timothee Chalamet and Zendaya, and interest in Imax and other premium formats.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 21 Apr. 2024
Green onions Green onions – which are perennials in Southern California’s climate – are a great choice because of their staying power in the garden, Sparks said.
—Alex Groves, Los Angeles Times, 14 Mar. 2024
Given inflation’s unexpected staying power, the Fed is likely to take its time in adjusting policy.
—Jeanna Smialek, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2024
Pictured above, the entirety of the Birmingham, Alabama, home—including the brick surround that wraps the front door—is coated in the classic shade, lending the exterior curb appeal with staying power.
—Grace Haynes, Southern Living, 13 Mar. 2024
New York Fashion Week, held this winter from February 9th through Valentine’s Day, is the bi-annual love letter to fashion and its staying power to bring people together in celebration of both individuality and community.
—Stephan Rabimov, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2024
This is all anecdotal, of course, and there’s not a whole lot of objective research showing a definitive link between hard workouts and less staying power for Botox.
—Jenny McCoy, SELF, 15 Feb. 2024
Using pistachio milk instead of water provides depth of flavor, walnuts add crunch and healthy fat for some staying power, and strawberry yogurt bites give each spoonful a little bit of chew.
—Christine Byrne, Mph, Rd, SELF, 13 Mar. 2024
Now, it’s managed an impressive display of popularity and staying power.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 22 Feb. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1859, in the meaning defined above
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Cite this Entry
“Staying power.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/staying%20power. Accessed 2 May. 2024.
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
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